Human Resources - HR Generalist

Description

Job Title:  HR Generalist  

Department: Human Resources 

Reports to: People & Culture Manager 

Hours per Week: 40 hrs./week Salary Exempt

Company Summary

Welcome to Financial Plus Credit Union (FPCU) – 'The Place where it’s Possible.' 

At FPCU, we believe in the power of collaboration, embrace inclusivity as a strength, and are driven by a shared commitment to success. Our community-centered approach goes beyond financial services; it's about fostering connections and making a positive impact. 

Join us, and be part of an environment that prioritizes wellness, encourages continuous learning, and opens doors to developing you into the person you want to be. Explore the opportunities that await you at FPCU – where you aren’t just making a living but joining a PLACE where you can REACH your goals.  

Position Summary

This position has responsibility for managing employee benefits including short-term disability claims & FMLA, initial recruitment and selection processes, new hire training and orientation, and maintaining personnel records. This position also coordinates various activities related to HR such as benefit enrollment, 401k administration, and various employee recognition initiatives.

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities

• Lead  contact for short term disability and FMLA documentation and communication within our employees. Responsible      for maintaining documentation in accordance with the retention schedule and would serve as the lead liaison for our insurance carriers. 
• Provides advice, counsel and assistance to staff that have questions about benefits. Develops materials and coordinates annual open enrollment with insurance broker. Conducts benefit orientations for new hires and ensures they are enrolled in the      appropriate benefits. Research and resolves benefit plan questions as needed.
• Conducts pre-screening and assessment activities for the purpose of identifying and forwarding only qualified candidates to hiring managers. Evaluates the effectiveness of screening criteria and recommends changes. Conducts reference and background checks.
• Participates  in the development, implementation and evaluation of HR policies, programs and procedures. Evaluates software programs to determine most efficient way to maintain employee benefits and recordkeeping.
• Conducts  exit interviews and looks for trends and important data to provide to the executive leadership team. 
• Will serve as a back up to our Payroll Specialist completing weekly payrolls, as needed. 
• Will work in our HRIS system, Paylocity for all of insurance changes and implementations, including Performance management, Expense Management and Compensation management. 
• Will serve as the lead for all Expense reimbursements under the HRIS system of Paylocity. Keeping our policy up to date of any changes. 
• Responsible for continual education on changes in employment law that affect the Credit Union.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls, and should request legal interpretation as necessary. Must ensure subordinates are also compliant      with such laws and regulations.
• Must be bondable. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or similar related experience
• 2 years of experience working in Human Resources 
• This position requires an understanding of basic computer skills including m365 suites and excel tracking 

Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable learning and adapting to new systems, processes and change 
• Displays kindness, empathy and compassion for others
• Be able to remain professional and confidential during employee interactions 
• Display the ability to find solutions that work for the employee and the organization 
• Presents a positive and professional image to members through effective and courteous verbal and written communications.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Ability to be mindfully flexible and willing to go with the flow.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 15 pounds of force occasionally.
• The noise level in the work environment is professional and typically moderate.

This job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000