What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at Dogwood State Bank?
Description
About Us
Join Dogwood, a North Carolina state-chartered community bank named as a Best Employer in North Carolina for multiple consecutive years! Dogwood has had immense success in recent years with a passion for serving our customers and communities. As a vital asset to Dogwood, our team members play a crucial role in delivering exceptional financial services through our branches and online offerings across the Carolinas and Tennessee. With deep roots in the communities we serve, we pride ourselves on being an employer of destination. At Dogwood, our core values of love and respect shine through in every aspect of our work. We are a dedicated team, committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and communities.
Position Summary
The HR Assistant will assist the HR team in the administration of Human resources across all locations. The HR Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role assists with a wide range of HR functions, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with identifying candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating offer letters, and issuing employment contracts. Schedule career fairs to scout possible intern candidates.
- Coordinates orientations and trainings sessions for new employees, including travel arrangements as necessary, sends welcome packages, first day schedules and onboards employees into appropriate systems.
- Maintains the HRIS system as well as accurate and confidential electronic files for each employee.
- Ensures adherence to policies and procedures as defined in employee handbook and FDIC regulations.
- Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll using a third-party vendor.
- Assists with auditing timecards for payroll processing
- Generates HR related reports as needed.
- Assists with requests for operational HR support, including attendance management support, employee inquiries, reference requests, etc. Answers employee questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborates with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
- Aids with planning and executing special events such as employee recognition and office celebrations.
- Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors.
- Creates integration schedules and materials for new hires. Develops employee enhancement workshops and administers system training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
General Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource field or a related field.
- 1-2 years of work experience in a similar role.
- Background in finance preferred.
- A thorough understanding of Human Resources practices, State and Labor laws.
- Proficiency in HR and general computer programs, such as MS Office and HRIS platforms. Paylocity would be a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records and maintain documents in an organized manner.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Physical & Mental Demands
Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work the days and hours required to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Quick thinking, adaptability and exercise discretion when necessary.
