Human Resources Assistant

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Job Summary: Full time position to assist in daily functions of the HR department

Essential Duties:

• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
• Maintains accurate records of active job openings and received applications; manages internal and external job postings.
• Reviews applications for entry-level and non-exempt positions; conducts and/or schedules interviews, maintains appropriate documentation and conducts new hire orientation.
• Performs administrative and recordkeeping tasks related to staffing changes, which may include layoffs, resignations, terminations, and extended leaves of absence.
• Assists with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors and distributing checks.
• Assists with the administration of employee benefits, which may include collecting and submitting employee information and notice of change in status to health, dental, life, disability, and other insurance carriers or insurance brokers.

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent Customer Service and follow up skills
• Pleasant and out-going personality
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Self-motived and flexible
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize multi-tasks
• Professional oral ad written communication skills
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Physical Requirements:

This position is moderately sedentary. The ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, twist and occasional carry up to 30 lbs. These physical requirements represent those that need to be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with some HR experience or bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Southwest Missouri Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic by applicable federal, state or local law.