JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the successful candidate performs a variety of duties ensuring the processing and administration of employee benefits programs, and retirement plan. Serves as backup for payroll process and onboarding of new employees. The employee’s work is performed with a high degree of independence and is under the direction of the Human Resources Director. The individual’s performance influences the professional image of the Bank within the community it serves.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:Proficient to advanced working knowledge of MS Office 365 Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with HR information systems.). This position works closely with HR Director, President, and Division Managers requests for adhoc reports.Ability to work successfully under constant deadlines with close attention to detail.Advance training in principles or techniques such as customer service, payroll and tax administration and budget/finance is necessary. An education that includes a college degree in a business-related or comparable experience would typically be required.Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.A minimum 5 years HRIS experience in the following areas: Complete payroll processing cycle, Benefits administration, Retirement Plan & distributions, Onboarding & off boarding, Time & Attendance. Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.A thorough knowledge of the procedures and policies related to payroll accounting and insurance billing. Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal communications, verbal and written, is mandatory. This position requires daily interaction with employees, clients, and vendors; concise communication, translation and interpretation of various concepts are critical.Must possess previous experience and commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding Human Resources matter.Remote work might be an option if approved by management.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / EXPECTATIONS: Job Performance Behaviors: Contributing to organization success, job effectiveness, relationships and customer satisfaction.Benefits: Monitor employee eligibility for benefit plans including the Wellness Program for timely enrollment. Is main contact for all employee inquiries regarding benefits. Maintains accurate records of each employee’s benefit coverage. Provides employees with assistance in filing and obtaining payment of benefits if necessary. Organizes the annual enrollment meetings for all employees – this involves coordinating benefit changes with vendors. Processes monthly payment of insurance premiums, balances corresponding general ledger accounts and maintains departmental allocations. Assists with annual benefit budgets. Includes estimates to total benefits payments for budgeting process.Retirement Plan Administration: Generates all 401k reports from payroll reporting information and sends appropriate information to Controller and Trust Division for posting. Maintains YTD information and coordinates with TPA for year-end census and reporting. Facilitates annual Retirement Plan Audit with external auditors.FMLA, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Workers Compensation: Administer and manage FMLA and other company Leave of Absence policies. Handles all FMLA processing, counseling, and follow up for employees on leaves involving the Family Medical Leave Act. Is the first point of contact for all employee inquiries.Document Imaging: Manages the Document Imaging for all Human Resources documents.Reconciliations: Responsible for month-end and quarterly general ledger reconciliation of all HR accounts for Controller and Audit/Compliance.Backup for functions of HR Specialist-Payroll.SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: This individual may assist with training managers and supervisors on managing the payroll & timekeeping system, etc. Provides reports for the Compensation & Benefit’s committee on items involving benefits & salary administration. May assist with completion of external Payroll/Benefit surveys as needed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by Director of Human Resources to ensure a continuous workflow of daily operations.CONTACTS:Internal: all bank employeesExternal: clients, vendors, other financial institutions, attorneys