Senior Human Resources Generalist

At QCR Holdings we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our HR team plays a critical role in making that true every day. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join our Cedar Rapids-based team and help drive HR excellence across our organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes, enhancing employee experiences, and contributing to meaningful, strategic HR initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and improve HR processes, including payroll administration, employee engagement programs, and reporting.
• Partner on benefits administration and employee leave programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HRIS (Paylocity experience preferred) and recommend workflow and system enhancements.
• Review and analyze HR processes to drive best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and compliance audits and ensure adherence to employment laws.
• Assist HR Business Partners with projects, initiatives, and employee inquiries.
• Manage and maintain HR content and resources.
• Support a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role.
• Experience working with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, text to columns).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Banking or financial services experience is a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are performed in a professional office environment.
• Some travel to other bank entities required.

Why QCR Holdings?

You'll join a collaborative, people-first HR team that values fresh ideas, continuous improvement, and genuine connection. We're committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported, included, and empowered to do their best work.

At QCR Holdings, Inc. we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly believe that it's our differences - of all kinds - that make our company and our communities better and stronger.

QCR Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected class status.

It is the policy of QCR Holdings, Inc. to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to access the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and to receive equal access to other benefits and privileges of employment.