Human Resources Generalist

Job Reporting Relationships

Supervised by: Chief Financial Officer

Supervise: None

Qualifications

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) required
• HR management or banking training recommended

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a human resources role
• Experience with HCM systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Payroll processing experience (collaborating with Bank Controller)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in managing the full employee life cycle
• Preferred: Banking operations knowledge and supervisory experience

Core Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage daily HR functions to ensure fair employment practices
• Maintain and administer HCM system and electronic personnel records
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and regulations (EEO, BSA, CRA, etc.)
• Serve as the Bank’s EEO Coordinator and compliance lead for HR policies
• Respond to employee concerns and ensure workplace conduct compliance

Employee Lifecycle & Talent Management

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Write and maintain job descriptions; monitor compensation equity
• Coordinate performance evaluations and provide manager coaching
• Lead employee communications related to HR and benefits programs

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefits and health plans
• Resolve benefit-related issues and coordinate with insurance providers
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, disability, paid leave) and open enrollment
• Conduct benefit vendor due diligence and required reporting

Strategic Support & Communication

• Support budget planning and goal alignment with HR strategy
• Generate periodic HR reports for the CEO and executive team
• Liaise with management across divisions to integrate HR initiatives
• Represent the Bank in community or public-facing HR activities

Ancillary Duties

• Support organizational safety, risk management, and soundness initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of core HR functions

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable Federal and New York State laws unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.