Human Resources Assistant

CORNERSTONE BANK – WHERE GREAT CAREERS BEGIN AND GROW! Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting a dynamic Human Resources department? We're seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our growing team and provide essential administrative and operational support within our banking environment. At Cornerstone Bank we believe our people are our greatest asset. As our HR Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our team and ensuring smooth HR operations. This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow your career with a supportive and collaborative company. If you're a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to confidentiality, you'll thrive in this role, contributing to a positive and efficient workplace. What You'll Do You'll be the go-to person for a variety of essential tasks, including payroll processing, providing friendly and efficient support to our employees with their payroll questions, keeping payroll/HR records meticulously organized and up to date, assisting with bringing new team members on board, jumping in to help with a wide range of HR projects and initiatives, and ensuring everything behind the scenes runs like a well-oiled machine! You're expected to be highly organized, detail-oriented, a fantastic communicator, both in writing and in person, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and payroll processing systems, proactive, reliable, and ready to learn. A positive attitude and a desire to provide operational support is desired. Your Role Payroll Processing Accurately process payroll, verifying employee data, timecards, leave, and deductions. Respond to employee payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain meticulous payroll records in compliance with all regulations. Prepare total compensation statements. Benefits Administration Assist with the administration of comprehensive benefit programs, including annual open enrollment. Process benefits documentation, maintain precise records, reconcile monthly benefit plan and HR service invoices, and liaise with benefit providers. Employee Records & Relations Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring strict adherence to data protection regulations. Process employee changes (new hires, terminations, promotions), coordinate employee engagement initiatives such as new employee orientation and recognition programs, and generate various HR documents and reports. Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive employee information. Recruitment & Onboarding Support Provide administrative assistance for recruitment activities, including preparing new hire/onboarding and orientation documentation and maintaining candidate databases and recruitment trackers. Compliance & Documentation Support the maintenance of compliant job descriptions and assist with administrative duties related to HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook compliance. Ensure all HR practices and documentation comply with relevant regulations and labor laws, and support HR audits and compliance reviews. Administrative Support Offer general administrative assistance to the HR team and contribute to various special projects, such as training programs, onboarding/orientation preparation, benefit programs, and corporate events. Ideal Candidate Proven experience in an HR support role. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with HRIS and ADP payroll systems is a plus. A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Why Join Our Team We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to grow your HR career within a stable and respected banking institution, making a tangible impact on our employees and overall workplace culture. Make an impact: Your work directly contributes to a great employee experience Grow your career: We're committed to your professional development in HR Supportive team: Work alongside friendly and dedicated professionals Great benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (including company contribution), voluntary short-term disability, and company-paid long-term disability, life insurance, identity theft insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match. We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays Great culture/work environment: Monthly telecommute day, Dress for your Day dress code, Red Fridays (KC Chiefs)/special event days, fitness reimbursement program, paid volunteer program, quarterly birthday events, team-building events, social events, work-life employee assistance program Ready to make an impact? If you are a motivated individual eager to contribute your skills to a dedicated HR team and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply! Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a largely sedentary role, and the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time; however, some filing and use of office equipment is required. Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity. Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read information, and/or use a keyboard. Frequently required to communicate with employees and vendors; must be able to exchange information in these situations. Occasionally required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, supplies, office machinery, etc. Occasionally required to move items up to 10 pounds. Emotional Demands Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual. Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision. Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions and multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients. Ability to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines. Ability to work as an integral part of the team. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in typical bank office environment on the first floor of the building. Continually views a computer monitor and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Cornerstone Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr