Human Resources Specialist

Join our Talent team and play a key role in supporting our people and culture through payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment assistance, and employee support. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure accuracy and compliance in all HR functions while helping employees navigate everything from paychecks to benefits. We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and making a positive impact across the organization. If you're ready to grow your HR skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Payroll Processing

• In conjunction with the Payroll Specialist, process bi-weekly payroll in accordance with LRB payroll policies as well as applicable payroll laws.
• Be a source of contact for time & attendance system and questions.
• Assist employees with questions or problems relating to paychecks.
• Prepare various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual reports according to procedures. Assist with other reports as needed or requested.
• Maintain and update personnel records on payroll system in line with policies and government regulations.
• Set up new hires and process employee terminations on payroll according to procedures.
• Complete verifications of employment when they arrive in department

Benefits Administrative Duties

• Assist with the administration of COBRA and FMLA in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
• Assist in processing enrollment/changes/termination of employees for all LRB benefit programs.
• Verify insurance payroll deductions to invoices

Recruitment

• Assist the recruitment team with job postings, advertisements, social media, college recruitment, etc.
• Complete appropriate background checks for applicants.
• Prepare new hire welcome letters, orientation binders/information and coordinate onboarding schedule.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain all employee, benefit and payroll files
• Maintain employment application files and Affirmative Action logs.
• Maintain and annually update all employment/payroll/benefit records according to retention schedule.

Other Responsibilities:

• Serve as a general HR contact for the department. Assist customers as needed and/or route to appropriate person within the department
• Update required employment law postings as needed
• Participate in continuing education courses/seminars to further knowledge in field of HR.
• Assist management with special projects and audits as needed.
• Assist with culture related activities as needed.
• Ensure procedure manuals are up to date.
• Works as part of a team to accomplish office/dept goals. This includes working additional hours as needed and/or taking on additional responsibilities as needed within other rotations.
• Participates in community involvement/bank activities as appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adhere to all Bank Security/Compliance Regulations
• Complete all annual bank security and compliance training.
• Adhere to Bank Security/compliance and policy guidelines.
• Always maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Stay current on all compliance regulations required through training and daily education.

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Public Administration, Psychology or similar field and/or 1-2 years previous work experience in a similar Human Resources position.
• General knowledge of employment laws pertinent to the job.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) in order to communicate with diverse groups of employees, applicants and the public.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently & accurately
• Demonstrated ability in exercising independent judgment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to make good decisions.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and remain calm while working in a fast-paced driven environment
• Flexibility with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, proficient typing/keyboarding skills and the ability and willingness to learn new programs and software
• Ability to maintain confidential employee information
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive manner to applicants and employees
• Willingness and ability to participate in after-hours events; staff meetings, LRB events, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Public Administration, Psychology, or similar field
• Two - four years previous Human Resources experience, specifically in payroll or benefits administration
• Previous HRIS experience, ideally Paylocity
• Previous experience working within a professional setting

This is a full time role between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Flexibility in scheduling may be needed on occasion.

Lake Ridge Bank values a diverse workforce and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with Lake Ridge Bank's commitment to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities, Lake Ridge Bank provides reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform a job. Some examples of reasonable accommodation include alternate methods to apply, providing documents in an alternate format, altering work procedures, specialized equipment or use of an interpreter. If an individual needs reasonable accommodations to apply or perform a job here at Lake Ridge Bank, please contact Human Resources at (608) 849-2700 or email us.