HR Specialist Human Resources Specialist position currently available in Missoula with a well-established, growing, community bank with 12 branches in the surrounding area.HR Specialist will take the lead on creating and implementing programs and activities aimed at enhancing employee experiences and facilitating career progression. HR Specialist will focus on initiatives to create a supportive and growth-oriented environment focusing on employee development and engagement.This is a great opportunity for a creative individual to take ownership of identifying developmental needs, arranging suitable training solutions, and implementing strategies to educate and recognize staff performance for the company's 200 employees. This is a full time, direct hire position with flexible day time shift options Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee experiences at all touchpoints. Design and execute career development programs that support employee growth and progression within the organization.Drive the training and development program, focusing on career advancement opportunities for all employees, including assessing needs, designing tailored training programs, and partnering with internal and external experts to ensure effective learning outcomes.Collaborate with employees and managers to identify performance gaps and recommend targeted training solutions to drive growth and retention.Document, monitor, and manage training programs and annual training initiatives at all locations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Lead the welcoming program to ensure new hires integrate seamlessly into the company culture, aligning with its values within the first 90 days.Support the development and execution of employee engagement initiatives to enhance the overall employment experience. Identify and implement opportunities to improve team members experiences from onboarding to career progression.Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, including events, surveys, training sessions, and employee recognition programs to support a high-performance culture.Establish KPIs and implement mechanisms for tracking and evaluating the effectiveness of HR initiatives.Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on career planning, goal setting, and performance management.Why you want this position:Competitive starting wageFlexible day time shift and start timeCan work 37 to 40 hours per weekOutstanding benefits to include full range medical plan options, regular bonuses, employer paid retirement investment, dental, vision, 401K, and annual employer HSA contribution.‘Bucket’ paid time off, to include vacation and sick pay.Paid holidaysQualifications:Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experienceMinimum of 3 years of HR experience with a focus on employee development and engagement a plusThis is a direct hire position. As always, our client companies pay our fee, so there is no cost to the talent we represent.If interested, email resume to Amy@lcstaffing.com or call 406-407-7988 to apply. 40139www.lcstaffing.com