HR Specialist

At The Bank of Elk River, our passion is people. Our employees, our customers, and our community are the reason we love to come to work each day. We know that when people come together with a shared vision, amazing things happen. We are a company of ambitious, tireless people working together to build a better financial future for our customers and our communities.

Being in business for more than 135 years means we know what we are doing, and we do it well. We are constantly challenging ourselves to deliver better, faster, and more meaningful, personalized services. Our customers know our name and we know generations of business owners. We are committed to making a difference in our customers' lives through our unceasing pursuit of innovation and transcendence.

People join the Bank of Elk River for the opportunity of a new job but stay because they have found a dynamic, challenging career. Discover what is possible for you at The Bank of Elk River!

SUMMARY 

This position provides project support for a variety of Human Resources programs and processes. This position also provides general human resources support for recruiting and on-boarding processes, communications, learning and development, performance management, payroll, benefits and other HR related functions.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with recruiting, application and new employee processes including job postings, reviewing resumes and forwarding to the hiring manager, scheduling interviews and taking interview notes. Manages applicant tracking. Assists in planning and conducting new employee onboarding.
• Assists in Employee relations: answers questions, assists with the planning and execution of a variety of events and employee recognition programs, and supports HR training initiatives by preparing resources.
• Plays an active role in HR communications to staff, departments and management. Utilizes strong technical skills and superior communication skills in areas such as maintaining the HR pages of our intranet, including employee wellness initiatives, events, recognition and more.
• Works closely with HR Staff and assists with a variety of HR administrative functions. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports. Knowledge of HRIS and payroll/benefits programs. 

COMPETENCIES

The competencies listed below are critical to the success of this role.    

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a very high level of accuracy, attention to detail and is able to edit work for errors. Highly organized in order to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively.

Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communicates effectively and respectfully with all points of contact. Treats others with respect and shows sensitivity for differences. 

Time Management: Uses time management skills to prioritize, plan out work activities, and completes work on time. Reacts well under pressure and can multitask to meet deadlines. 

Teambuilding: Fosters a working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute and build a positive team spirit. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

Technical Skills: Strong technical skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel etc. and Microsoft Teams. Knowledge of HRIS systems (ADP) and Teamwork recommended.

Customer Service: Provides excellent customer service with external and internal customers of the bank. Works well with others.

Development: Accepts responsibility for own actions. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Pursues training and development opportunities and strives to continuously build and share knowledge and skills.

Change Management: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Problem Solving: Finds new ways to improve practices, identify inefficiencies and provides suggestions for improving work processes. Applies common sense to resolve problems in a timely manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent and/or a minimum of 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Human Resource certification preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and use computer for extended periods. This employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with The Bank of Elk River’s “Code of Ethics Policy.” Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position. Each employee must also comply with consumer protection laws that relate to his/her position. 

The Bank of Elk River seeks individuals who share our core values of customer service, loyalty, and integrity. We are a community bank where our customers know they can count on our staff for experience, knowledge, and superior service to meet all their banking needs. The Bank of Elk River is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.