Director of Human Resources

About Us

TBO Bank (AKA The Bank of Opportunity) has been serving customers from our hometown location in Orrick, Missouri. We’ve taken pride in building banking relationships that have spanned decades. Now we’re bringing “the feel” of hometown banking to a broader landscape. Our mission: to connect and empower in a way that is human, relatable and real. As we expand the reach of our relationships, you can feel secure working for a bank that just gets it.

Position Summary/Objective

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Director of Human Resources to lead and evolve our people strategy as TBO Bank continues to grow as a digital-forward financial institution. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, driving initiatives that support our expansion across traditional community banking, fintech partnerships, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), payments, and digital lending. The Director of HR will align talent, culture, and organizational design with business strategy. This leader will scale the organization and drive a unified culture across traditional and digital teams.

Essential Functions

• Lead HR operations including compensation, benefits, and performance management
• Develop HR strategy aligned with digital banking, fintech, payments, and lending growth
• Build hiring strategies for tech (engineering, product), BaaS, payments, digital, and traditional banking
• Drive culture across all areas of the bank
• Oversee recruitment, employer branding, and talent pipelines
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and banking regulations
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and board reporting
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning and talent strategy

Experience and Qualifications

• 8+ years HR leadership experience in banking, fintech, or financial services
• Experience in digital, payments, lending, or BaaS environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law in regulated industries
• Experience building talent strategies across technical and business roles
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership
• HR certifications (SHRM, SPHR) preferred

Physical Requirements**

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• You must be able to use a computer and other office equipment (e.g., phone, printer).
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through written correspondence.
• Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.

*TBO Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

**The physical demands listed are a requirement to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.