Work Type: Full Time - Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

Position is located at 801 John Barrow Road Suite 1, Little Rock, AR.

SUMMARY : The Human Resource Generalist (SS) is an individual contributor who administers various human resource plans and procedures. The incumbent assists managers with associate relation issues and answers general policy, practice and benefit questions for all associates. The incumbent has a basic understanding of business disciplines and the application of well-defined techniques and procedures. Ensures legal requirements and Bank Group policy requirements are met with regard to record keeping for each associate. The Human Resource Generalist (SS) must possess a unique blend of collaborative working relationship skills to advise and assist assigned supervisors and managers in handling coaching, counseling, and disciplinary issues with their respective associates. Incumbents must be able to handle highly confidential information, such as all associates' salaries, associate disciplinary matters, etc. in a professional manner.

ESSE N TIA L DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation.
• Foster and promote the proper company image at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates’ Degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 years of human resources experience required.
• Strong computer skills with solid experience in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• High level of knowledge of legal and compliance issues required.
• Experience in financial industry preferred.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to perform several tasks at once
• Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere
• Must be able to rotate job tasks
• Must be able to greet others cordially
• Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates
• Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and FAX machines
• Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings
• Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules and other appropriate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. The associate will occasionally be required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, bend; and reach with hands and arms.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.