HR Specialist (Human Resources)

Human Resources Specialist

BayFirst National Bank is a full-service community bank as well as a national SBA Lender dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality banking services delivered in a personalized, friendly manner. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we are a true community bank with the goal of becoming a one-stop shop and trusted financial resource for the communities that we serve.

Understanding that our employees are our most valuable resources, we are committed to providing career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and generous benefits to our entire workforce. As an organization, we encourage open communication in an environment of mutual respect, where hard work is rewarded, and a professional but informal atmosphere is valued within the workplace.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

We are seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive HR professional with general understanding of HR best practices and a passion for supporting employees. This role will primarily focus on recruitment, onboarding, administration and other general HR responsibilities.

• Provides general support and guidance to employees related to company policies and guidelines.
• Sources, recruits, interviews, and coordinates with management to facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants, primarily for non-exempt positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand the skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages the scheduling of candidate interviews and hiring managers calendars.
• Responsible for onboarding of new employees to create a streamlined new hire experience.
• Responsible for overall general HR specialist tasks; processing offer letters, internal transfers, promotions and maintaining and updating employee records in HRIS system (ADP) ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• May be involved with assisting in compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• May support other HR teammates with adhoc projects as needed.

Education and Qualifications:

• NOTE: Role is based on-site in the St. Petersburg office and candidate will need to be in the office as determined by management.
• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, or qualified work experience in the field of Human Resources
• Prefer candidates with 3 years in Human Resources experience with at least one of them in a recruiting function.
• Proficiency HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Exposure to HR laws and regulations
• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SHRM) is a plus.
• Strong networking, verbal, and written communication skills

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations business and software systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and to prioritize.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate your current Human Resource knowledge and experiences

BayFirst National Bank believes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to positive long-term success and achieving our strategic business goals. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse and talented applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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