Human Resources Business Partner

SUMMARY: Support all lines of business within a business region/market by providing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training assistance (coaching, interviewing, corrective actions, etc.) and administrative functions related to benefits payroll and employment as necessary.  The HR Business Partner will lead managers and employees through the correct process for completing Human Resources-related activities and answer questions related to HR policies and practices.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on HR-related situations, processes and policies
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with senior management as well as entry level employees
• Investigate, evaluate and resolve employee relations issues
• Partner with managers/supervisors to write and deliver corrective actions and termination decisions
• Create and maintain detailed and accurate employee records/files/reports
• Perform recruiting functions to maintain staffing levels within a business region/market including sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, evaluating and hiring highly qualified candidates.  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on best practices related to recruitment, hiring, and retention.
• Prepare and deliver employment offers by establishing appropriate offer details in accordance with correct salary grade and ranges, as well as appropriate benefits packages
• Perform background and reference checks for selected candidates
• Prepare all necessary communications to applicants as needed
• Conduct new employee onboarding meetings and collect / process necessary new hire documents to include verification of eligibility to work, taxes, payroll, benefits, etc.
• Provide administrative assistance related to benefits, payroll processing and employment.    
• Gather documentation and/or information for HR audits such as 401k, Payroll and SOX.  
• Depending on region/market and department staffing, the HR Business Partner may have a greater focus in a specific area of HR; such as recruiting, employment administration, benefits administration, payroll, or employee relations.  
• Other projects and duties as required.
• Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money laundering procedures.   Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position
• Complete all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology required or SHRM CP, SCP certifications or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources to include recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration / payroll and training
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills
• Experience using HRMS software.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook is expected
• Knowledge of bank products and services preferred
• Must be able to read/interpret specialized documents, such as contracts, agreements & policies
• Reliable, regular and on-site attendance is required for this position 

E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 

Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran