Human Resources Senior Manager
About The Position
Mauch Chunk Trust Company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Senior Manager to oversee and administer the Bank's human resources operations. As the organization's senior HR professional, this role provides strategic guidance and hands-on support across employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, regulatory compliance, and organizational development. The role requires extensive HR generalist and leadership experience, knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment laws, and the ability to independently manage complex employee relations and compliance matters in a community banking environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks and a credit check before the start date. Any employment offer is conditional upon passing these screenings; failure to meet the required criteria may result in withdrawal of the offer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least five years of broad HR generalist or leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.
- Hands-on experience administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other employment-related leave programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment laws and regulations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks and a credit check before starting employment.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification.
- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Previous HR experience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience serving as the primary HR professional in a small to mid-sized organization.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, compensation analysis, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary resource for employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and employee separations.
- Advise management on employment laws, HR policies, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
- Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, and other protected leave programs.
- Maintain and update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex employment matters as needed.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, background checks, and employment offers.
- Oversee onboarding, orientation, employment eligibility verification, and required documentation.
- Administer annual performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
- Support succession planning, workforce development, and employee retention strategies.
- Oversee employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts.
- Coordinate Open Enrollment, qualifying life events, COBRA administration, and benefit-related compliance requirements.
- Maintain relationships with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
- Administer compensation programs, salary structures, merit increases, market analyses, and job evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
- Oversee HRIS administration, employee records, data integrity, and HR reporting.
- Coordinate with Finance and Payroll on personnel changes, compensation adjustments, benefit deductions, and leave-related transactions.
- Prepare workforce reports covering headcount, turnover, compensation, and compliance metrics.
- Maintain accurate employment records and support internal audits and regulatory examinations.
- Identify employee training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
- Oversee required regulatory and compliance training programs.
- Support leadership development, employee engagement, recognition initiatives, and organizational culture.
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational initiatives, and HR process improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
