HR Generalist

Title


HR Generalist

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time


Location
Searcy Main


Description


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SUMMARY
First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist. If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!


In this role, you will support all areas of the Human Resources department, including recruiting, administrative support for daily operations, benefits administration, and responsibilities related to FMLA, COBRA, disability, and payroll. This position requires on-site work.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, English, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources or a related field is preferred .
• 2-4 years of experience in recruiting, public speaking, and the principles and practices of human resources management, including employment law, payroll, benefits administration, and HR policies and procedures is preferred .
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key, and utilization of the internet is required .
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security's Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY : Regularly Scheduled Hours/Week: 40 (+) hours per week | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | *Extended working hours may be required.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as a primary contact for incoming HR phone calls and email inquiries; greet employees and visitors.
2. Support full-cycle recruiting activities from initial posting through onboarding.
3. Assist with New Hire Onboarding by presenting policies, procedures, and benefits information to small groups in person and via Microsoft Teams.
4. Review new hire documentation and accurately enter and maintain employee and applicant data throughout the employee lifecycle.
5. Assist with reconciliation and submission of department invoices and miscellaneous bills.
6. Assist with short-term and long-term disability claims, including submission and tracking through approval or denial.
7. Assist with preparing, administering, and tracking FMLA and ADA requests.
8. Assist the payroll team with payroll-related processes.
9. Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.
10. Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner, and copier, and develop proficiency with internal banking systems.
11. Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, punctual attendance, and the ability to work on-site with occasional extended hours when necessary.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.


SOFT SKILLS
Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback that generates trust.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting. Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in person and over telecommunications. Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic formats. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Ability to hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle that can be used for business travel purposes.


The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


MENTAL DEMANDS
The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.

EOE Statement
First Security Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetics, national origin, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other classification protected by federal or state law.


Should you need assistance in completing the application, please let us know. First Security Bank will seek to provide individuals with disabilities (including applicants and employees) with reasonable accommodations necessary for the completion of the application process.


About the Organization
Based in Searcy, Arkansas, privately-held First Security Bancorp has the most complete and diverse product offering of any Arkansas-based financial services holding company. First Security can meet any financing need - right here in Arkansas.


With more than 1,000 employees covering locations throughout the state, we offer solutions for the financial needs of individuals, businesses and the public sector, including a network of local community banks, respected investment banking and wealth management services, public finance, real estate development and revitalization, leasing and mortgage services.


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