What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at First Fed?

Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 18 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace and a Top Corporate Philanthropist in 2023. By popular vote, First Fed received 2023 awards for Best Bank in The Best of the Northwest, Best Banker in Readers' Choice by Cascadia Daily News, and Peninsula Daily News named us Best Bank on the Olympic Peninsula. We also received a Best-In-State bank award from Forbes in 2021.

For over 100 years First Fed has served our customers and communities throughout the PNW. We've donated over $9 million to non-profit organizations in the past 8 years through our foundations, sponsorships, direct donations, and matched employee donations. Our amazing team has volunteered over 25,000 hours in the past 5 years - many by using our benefit of 3 paid volunteer days per year!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - our diversity makes us stronger. Join our award-winning team!

Our Values

Optimism : We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

Initiative : We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

Respect : We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

Growth : We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

Ownership : We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position Purpose :

Builds business partner relationships with First Fed managers and employees and provides support using HR programs, policies and practices that encourage employee engagement and manager capability at First Fed.

Essential Functions :

Compensation

Approve new hire comp and wage increases for non-exempt employees.
Manage the operations of the monthly commission and quarterly incentive plans including acknowledgment and payout processes
Support the process for issuing Restricted Stock Awards (RSA's).

Benefits

Conduct New Hire HR Benefits Orientation and support benefits enrollment for new hires.

Manage benefit vendor relationships the administration of employee benefit programs. Coordinate and administer annual insured benefit renewal and open enrollment process.

Participate in annual 401k and ESOP audits.

Employee Lifecycle Support

Accurately process new hires, terminations, and job changes in the HRIS.

Provide counsel and support to supervisors of non-exempt employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Consult with managers on ER and performance issues for non-exempt employees.

Provide first-responder client support in answering questions coming through the HR Group email.

Manage annual processes for performance reviews and merit increases.

Support the Referral process by processing payouts and appreciation hours in a timely manner.

Administer Exit Interview survey process, provide quarterly overview and analysis of results.

Data & Reporting

Maintain full knowledge of HRIS functions and troubleshoot issues.

Run employee reports in HRIS on regularly scheduled cadences for internal partners, and provide ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.

Maintain employee files, ensuring timely and accurate e-filing of all documents.

Other HR-related tasks as needed, including, but not limited to supporting FMLA approval process, working with IT to provide 5-day off reporting, and other ad hoc requests.

Identify opportunities to automate processes and reporting functions to provide regular, timely reporting tosenior managers.

Coordinate and submit all annual reporting as necessary to meet legal requirements.

HR Information

Manage the maintenance of the HR Hub, Supervisor Hub and DEI site with current HR policies, processes, programs, and procedures.

Develop and maintain current knowledge and awareness of all HR laws and regulations, as well as all First Fed HR policies

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor's degree or HR certificate and 1-3 years of progressively responsible HR experience preferred.

Continuous process improvement mindset.

Ability to provide analysis of results to determine impact on business results.

Proven experience operating under pressure with tight timelines and prioritizing multiple projects at once, with a keen attention to detail.

Excellent skills in writing, editing, and developing presentation materials required.

Thorough knowledge of the processes and procedures related to human resource functional areas.

Thorough knowledge of pertinent federal / state employment laws.

Ability to effectively deal with rapidly changing organizational issues and manage the impacts of change on the organization, its culture, and employees.

Demonstrated effective and professional communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to foster teamwork, collaboration, and open communications at all levels throughout the organization.

Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization.

Physical Requirements :

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment, such as personal computers, printers, copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve combinations of sitting / standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $65,478.40 - $111,313.28

The typical hiring range for this position is $65,478.40 - $82,650.11

The incentive plan for this position is the Staff Support Incentive plan. It is paid out quarterly with a 5% target payout.

Employees will be eligible for our benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans (401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan), gym membership reimbursement, discounts on our banking products, and more! Additional information on our benefits package can be viewed at https : / / www.ourfirstfed.com / careers

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $65,478 - $82,650

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