Human Resource Professional

Job Summary
The Human Resources Professional will manage and oversee all HR functions to support the bank’s staff, operations, and culture. This role ensures compliance with labor laws and banking regulations while fostering a positive and productive work environment. The HR professional serves as a key partner to management and employees, assisting with recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, and performance management.

Duties

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Post job openings, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate new hire onboarding.
• Ensure new employees understand bank policies, compliance procedures, and benefits.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and mediate conflicts professionally.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

Compliance & Policy Management:

• Maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ensure the bank meets all regulatory requirements for employee records, background checks, and mandatory training.

Compensation & Benefits Administration:

• Manage payroll coordination, benefits enrollment, and leave tracking.
• Provide guidance to employees on compensation, benefits, and retirement plans.

Training & Development:

• Identify employee development needs and coordinate training programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

Performance Management:

• Oversee performance review processes, goal-setting, and feedback systems.
• Assist managers with employee performance issues and improvement plans.

HR Reporting & Records:

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and reporting metrics.
• Generate reports for management on staffing, turnover, and HR initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of human capital management, employment & labor law, OSHA regulations, and workers' compensation procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 3 years of HR experience, preferably in banking or financial services but not required.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Preferred:

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Experience in a community bank or small business environment

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with occasional off-site meetings and/or training.
• Requires handling confidential information and interacting with staff at all levels.

Benefits:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing

Work Location: In person