Human Resources Specialist

You are a perfect match for our Credit Union!

The Human Resources Specialist position is a key role at First Community and affords a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Opportunities abound to assist in the human resource administrative function with a focus on the hiring process. Enthusiastic and outgoing individual can showcase their relationship building skills to enhance our customer banking experience. You will join a team of motivated, dedicated and empowered employees who strive to provide superior service and conduct accurate transactions, while complying with policies, procedures and regulatory banking requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an Associate’s Degree and one year of human resources job related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable. Interviewing skills and previous experience in hiring processes is preferred.

Must demonstrate a positive attitude, a professional image, and excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. A high degree of confidentiality is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the human resource administrative function with a focus on the hiring process. Is responsible for posting new positions open or closed on our Intranet, in the papers, and in other forms of advertising.
• Responsible for application review and phone screening candidates with recommendations to managers, when appropriate.
• Responsible for running pre-employment background checks and drug screens on job applicants and assisting with our random drug screen process for our current employees.
• Maintains personnel records in accordance with credit union and regulatory guidelines and assists in maintenance of credit union policies and procedures.
• Has knowledge of and assists with providing proper FMLA documentation to our employees when applicable and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Has knowledge of and assists with New Employee Orientations and communicates pertinent information to the managers and new hires.
• Acts as a backup to the benefits administration process by assisting with the distribution of employee benefit enrollment, assists in receiving and tracking of completed employee requests, and coordinates benefits’ terminations.
• Has an understanding of COBRA rules and regulations and navigates the ADP website to enroll former employees in COBRA and in issuing their Rights and Responsibilities.
• Is responsible for creating new PowerPoint presentations as well researching information and updating those currently utilized in our company-wide trainings.
• Has knowledge of and assists with tracking the completion of employee trainings to ensure employees have completed their requirements.
• Has knowledge of and assists with maintaining the OnCourse training system, i.e., adding new employees and assigning the appropriate coursework, deleting employees, and tracking their completion to ensure they have complied with our annual credit union requirements.
• Assisting in updating job descriptions as needed.
• Is cross-trained in all other aspects of the Human Resource functions.
• Represents the Credit Union with honesty, integrity and trust at all times.
• Adheres to established internal policies and procedures for compliance.
• Completes required compliance training in a timely manner and complies with all regulations within scope of the position.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act and anti-money laundering regulations.

BASE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be willing to perform any duty (beyond Essential Functions above) as assigned.
• Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. The Human Resource Specialist is representing the Credit Union and empathy and tact are to be used at all times.
• Demonstrate a superior level of member service, be a positive role model for staff and maintain a high level of commitment to the organization.
• Communicate effectively with members, coworkers, management, and vendors and promote an atmosphere of teamwork throughout the credit union.
• Recognize and listen to member/coworker requests and/or concerns and identify their needs to help ensure successful resolutions.
• Is exceptional at problem solving issues as they arise and demonstrates the ability to perform analytical thinking and application of concepts.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment with knowing when to trouble shoot concerns and/or bring to the attention of management.
• Possess a detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications that is adequate to perform the duties assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of items weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Potential exposure to the threat of violence at any time.
• Occasional business travel may be required.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time may be required.
• Repetitive motions and extensive keyboarding may be required.

**Equal opportunity employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.