HR Associate I

About the position

The position involves performing various duties to support the Bank's human resources management function. This includes coordinating work within the department, complying with operating policies and procedures, and communicating with appropriate personnel. The role requires responding to inquiries or requests for information, maintaining appropriate records, and providing assigned reports. The individual will be responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality in all human resources related matters and will handle tasks such as resume review, scheduling interviews, verifying candidates' references, and preparing notices for open staff positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict confidentiality in all human resources related matters.
• Maintain resume review and pre-screening of applicants.
• Maintain scheduling of interviews; verifies candidates' references and professional degrees and/or certificates.
• Preparing notices and advertisements for open staff positions.
• Maintains applicant tracking logs.
• Prepares employee hiring and termination documents.
• Maintains the onboarding process; obtains signatures on all required new hire paperwork; creates new employee files.
• Inputs, maintains, and updates employee information on HRIS; tracks and updates employee PTO days.
• Maintains personnel files to ensure accurate records concerning applications for employment, hiring, training, terminations, and related information.
• Maintains Affirmative Action Plan related.
• Updates and maintains current Job Descriptions and corresponding Performance Appraisals.
• Researches continuing education classes; assigns approved classes to employees on the ABA website.
• Assists with payroll processing; reviews time sheets, payroll entry, and payroll reports.
• Responds to routine inquiries concerning employment openings, payroll, benefits, etc.
• Assists SVP Human Resources Officer and AVP Payroll Administration Officer with projects as assigned.
• Assists with preparation for external and internal audits; provides required information.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years' related experience required.
• Communicates clearly in English; proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematical skills.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills including written communication skills; proficient organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of human resources management and employment laws; proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
• General payroll knowledge including payroll software; visual and auditory skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Paid Federal Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance
• LTD Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account