Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the administration of the day-to-day aspects of the base HR functions, such as assisting with the initial phases of recruiting, payroll, recordkeeping, and training.

Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree in business or related field. Bachelor Degree in HR preferred.

Experience: Five to seven years of HR experience, to include but not be limited to, policy development, recruitment, benefit administration, payroll and employee development. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.

• Compiles and updates employee records.

• Processes documentation and prepares reports relating to personnel activities.

• Processes payroll. Calculates incentives and differentials. Updates employee information. Verifies taxes, third party sick pay and deductions.

• Assists with the recruitment process, to include screening applicants, conducting reference checks, making job offers and scheduling onboarding.

• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.

• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.

• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.

• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.

• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.

• Coordinates/assigns annual and on-going training to employees.

• Completes quarterly and annual reporting.

• Assists with the Sutton Bank Employee Stock Ownership & 401k plan recordkeeping, quarterly and annual calculations, and communications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications, as well as, present information to groups of managers, employees, customers, and the general public.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of the business area(s) that are being supported.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Technical writing, to include policies, reports, procedure manuals, and general correspondence.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Detail oriented.

Sutton Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy or protected veteran status.