Employment Manager - Full-Time - Griffin, Georgia

United Bank - Georgia•Griffin, GA

About The Position

The Employment Manager oversees United Bank’s employment function under the direction of the Human Resources Director. The role covers talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, employee retention, and employee relations. The manager partners with leaders to attract and retain qualified employees, advise on employment matters, and promote consistent practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations. The position supports the Bank’s strategic objectives through sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition.
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, or willingness to pursue and obtain certification within an established timeframe.
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, recruitment and selection practices, onboarding, employee retention, and employee relations.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to build productive relationships and guide employees and managers at all levels.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changing business needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Sound judgment, discretion, tact, integrity, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and effectively use HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and other technology.
Professional demeanor, adaptability, accountability, and a results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources experience in the banking or financial services industry.
ADP experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate employment strategies, policies, and procedures supporting recruitment, selection, onboarding, internal mobility, and employee retention.
Partner with department leaders and hiring managers to assess staffing needs, establish hiring priorities, define position requirements, and create recruitment plans aligned with business objectives.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, background-screening coordination, candidate evaluation, offers, and placement.
Develop candidate-sourcing strategies, professional networks, community partnerships, and recruitment initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline and promote the Bank as an employer of choice.
Advise hiring managers on candidate qualifications, interview techniques, selection decisions, and compensation recommendations.
Oversee onboarding and new-employee orientation, ensuring pre-employment requirements, background checks, verifications, documentation, and processing are completed accurately and on time.
Develop initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and internal mobility; conduct stay and exit interviews, analyze feedback, and recommend improvements.
Guide and coach managers and employees on employment policies, performance management, corrective action, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
Assist with complaints, investigations, disciplinary matters, transfers, promotions, and separations, maintaining appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and consistent policy application, and escalating sensitive matters.
Consult with the Human Resources Director and hiring managers on salary ranges, market competitiveness, internal equity, and compensation recommendations.
Manage or coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, including documentation, follow-up, communications, and records.
Collect, analyze, and report employment and workforce data to support staffing decisions, planning, budgeting, management reporting, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate employment-related reporting, including EEO-1 reporting, and support audits, examinations, and requests for employment information.
Monitor employment laws, regulations, and HR practices; assess regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and practices.
Promote compliance with requirements involving equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, employment eligibility verification, wage and hour practices, accommodations, leave, background screening, and employee records.
Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential applicant and employee records and escalate potential compliance concerns, policy violations, or employment risks through Bank procedures.
Comply with applicable banking laws, regulations, and Bank policies, including the Bank Secrecy Act, information security requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Maintain knowledge of recruitment strategies, employment law, compensation practices, HR technology, and workforce trends through professional development, training, publications, and professional associations.
Use HR technology and reporting tools effectively, identify process improvements, and participate in Human Resources projects and initiatives.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.