Human Resources & Accounting Assistant

Baker Boyer National Bank • Walla Walla, WA

213d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Human Resources & Accounting Assistant is an integral part of the Baker Boyer Human Resources (HR) and Controllers' teams. This position fills a central role in the HR team, providing vital support for recruiting and a wide variety of other HR functions, while also supporting accounting functions, including accounts payables, various bank control account and general ledger reconciliations. This position will cross train and provide back up to both teams.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a college/university and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the duties.
• Degree and/or general understanding of accounting and Human Resources field desired.
• Certification in Human Resources (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) beneficial.
• Excellent customer service skills; able to deliver professional and courteous contact with employees and vendors and other professionals, in person, on the phone or in writing.
• Strong attention to detail is essential, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality work across tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates technical capacity.
• Strong working knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency and accuracy.
• Experience with HRMS (especially UKG Pro) and accounts payable software desired.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations or seek additional support when needed.
• Exceptional time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy; ability to efficiently organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willingness to take initiative; proven ability to work independently and with limited direction.
• Knowledge of/or ability to easily learn and maintain banking policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and credibility with teammates throughout the bank and be available to answer questions/advise on employee and work-related issues.
• Primary person responsible for the general HR inbox, addressing and responding to employee questions/requests and/or connecting them with the correct person/resource.
• Provide support and assistance for employees with FMLA and/or Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) needs and questions.
• Oversee/maintain HR/employee files and record retention.
• Process Human Resources department invoices.
• Manage employee nametag production and delivery.
• Assist with new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Assist in collection of data for various surveys, reports, benefits, employment information.
• Work with hiring managers to post opportunities and assist them in preparing for the interview process.
• Post and monitor opportunities through applicant tracking system (UKG Pro).
• Coordinate any additional advertising of positions in relevant social media, job boards, etc.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting applicant assessments and screening activities when applicable.
• Run and review necessary background checks and drug screenings prior to employment.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs and other recruiting events.
• Assist HR team in providing guidance and support to supervisors/managers regarding recruiting/hiring process and best practices.
• Crosstrain with HR Generalist on benefit administration functions to provide assistance and backup for activities like processing and auditing enrollment for newly eligible employees and terminated employees in payroll and with insurance carriers.
• Crosstrain to audit, balance and pay insurance premiums on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the coordination of open enrollment and benefit orientation events.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and concerns.
• Assist with coordination and communication of wellness program activities.
• Assist with UKG password resets and employee technical issue troubleshooting.
• Lead the ongoing transition of paper files to UKG Pro employee file management.
• Assist with continued optimization and maintenance to help ensure information is accurate and we are maximizing the efficiencies available within the system.
• Crosstrain with Sr. Payroll Specialist; back-up payroll function.
• Crosstrain and provide backup with Controllers' team on accounts payable, reconciliations, automatic accounts reconciliation (ARP).
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans with additional: AD&D & Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) - 100% safe harbor match up to 6%, plus an additional profit-sharing contribution, resulting in employer contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.
• Paid Leave- 10 days of Vacation time - The annual Vacation accrual increases by a day each year for the first 10 years, and an additional half day each year for the next 10 years, reaching the maximum Vacation accrual of 25 days at year 20.
• 7 days of Sick, Safe & More (SSMORE) leave - SSMORE accrues at a rate of 1.2 hours for every 40 hours worked.
• 3 Revive & Renew (R&R) days - These R&R days are loaded on the first of each year (prorated for new hires based on the quarter in which they're hired).
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays annually
• Life Assistance Plan
• Free access to financial counselors
• Employee Wellness Program
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree