Human Resource Generalist

North Brookfield Savings Bank•North Brookfield, MA

2h•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs Human Resource functions including payroll processing, benefits administration, leave management, recruitment and retention, and records management. Provides administrative support to the President/CEO and the Board of Directors. Reports to the SVP, Senior Human Resources Director.

Requirements

High school diploma and 3+ years of relevant work experience including payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment, and records management and knowledge of Federal and State employment laws
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently & accurately
Demonstrated ability in problem solving, exercising independent judgment and sound decision-making
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workflow
Proven flexibility, and ability to remain calm and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Teams and SharePoint, data entry skills, and the aptitude to learn new programs and software

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant work experience
College degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Experience working with ADP Workforce Now
Work experience in the banking industry

Responsibilities

Manage time & attendance system and process weekly payroll, assist employees and managers with pay issues
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports and verify quarterly and annual tax reporting
Maintain and update personnel records in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and on paper
Set up new hires and process employee changes and separations in HRIS
Maintain HRIS including updating existing fields and developing new structure
Administer health and welfare benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations; ensure processing in HRIS and with health insurance carriers to ensure accurate enrollment and proper deductions
Manage leave management programs including FMLA, MA PFML, LTD, and COBRA enrollments
Manage payment of benefit invoices with Finance
In conjunction with Senior HR Director, recommends changes to benefit programs through annual benefit review
Manages annual open enrollment
Assist with the administration of the 401(k) Retirement Plan
Post open positions and place job advertisements for job postings
Screen applicants for open positions and schedule video or in-person interviews with HR and hiring manager
Create and send offer letters and onboarding packages to newly hired candidates
Complete appropriate background checks
Manage new employee onboarding and orientation
Ensure retention through employee engagement activities, surveys, and communication
Partner with Marketing on employee and volunteer events
Maintain all electronic and paper employee, benefit, and payroll files
Create and perform financial reporting and comparison on employee compensation and benefits to budget
Accurately process, audit, maintain employee I-9 files
Complete employment verifications
Maintain employment application files and Affirmative Action (AA) reporting data
Manage periodic reporting requirements including Workers’ Compensation, EEO-1, VETS-100, annual notices, and AA plan filing
Assist with data requests for compliance audits
Maintain and annually update all employment/payroll/benefit records according to retention schedule
Stay current on all compliance regulations required for the role and update required employment law postings for all Bank locations
Provide administrative support including coordinating logistics of internal and external meetings
Coordinate Board and Committee Meetings: schedule, compile and disseminate agenda, prepare presentations, upload meeting documents to shared portal
Maintain the official minutes for all Board and Committee meetings, and the Corporators Annual Meeting
Handle highly sensitive documents and other communications while maintaining confidentiality
Prepare Board room in advance of meetings
Organize Board member payments
Coordinate Corporators Annual Meeting
All other duties as assigned or required of the position