At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist I will assist with tasks related to recruiting, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training, and special projects. The ability to ensure information is processed accurately as well as the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality is a necessity for this role.

Primary Accountabilities

• First point of contact for servicing questions from employees regarding common human resource policies and procedures, including routine benefits and 401K information.
• Utilize the HRIS system (ADP) on a daily basis.
• Develop and provide HR data such as: detailed employee information, turnover analysis, scorecard preparation, auditor requested information, etc.
• Conduct weekly new employee onboarding sessions
• Assists with recruitment activities such as phone interviews, scheduling in person interviews, drafting offer letter.
• Assist with dual control of all data entry and payroll activities.
• Assist in coordination of the worker’s compensation and unemployment functions.
• Assist in coordination of the FMLA benefit.
• Responsible for maintaining the HR page of the intranet.
• Responsible for the management of personnel records.
• Assists in all compliance-related activities.
• Assists in drafting policies and procedures.
• Assists with human resources related projects.
• Assist in qualifying life events that result in benefit/payroll changes.
• Participates in wage and benefit surveys.
• Responsible for presenting a professional image to employees.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred).
• Previous exposure to ADP a plus.
• 0-3 years of human resource/payroll experience.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

Competencies/Other Skills:

• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives results
• Makes sound decisions
• Being a brand champion
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Customer focus
• Being Authentic
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self development
• Being flexible and adaptable

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT