Human Resources Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established organization where you can utilize your human resources knowledge and skills and grow professionally? If you enjoy complex work that requires great attention to detail as well as providing a high level of customer service, apply today! This position is limited tenure, part-time working April-September; selected candidate is required to work onsite in La Crosse WI.

Position Summary

This limited tenure, part-time position assists the Director of Human Resources in a variety of H.R. functions including but not limited to recruitment and onboarding, tracking and paying insurance premiums, and responding to employee inquiries as appropriate. Understands and completes job responsibilities in accordance with federal and state compliance regulations. Ensures the highest level of performance according to our Culture of CARE.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for all phases of the recruiting and hiring process fully utilizing the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), e.g., ADP. This includes but is not limited to posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, extending offers to selected candidates, administering pre-employment process, and notifying non-selected candidates/applicants.
• May distribute Annual Performance Reviews to managers through HRIS.
• Meet with new hires to welcome and ensure understanding of Culture of CARE, time off programs, and benefits if applicable.
• Track Training Budget expenditures.
• Track and approve payment of benefit plans including health, dental, HRA/HSA/flex spending reimbursements, life/AD&D/long-term disability monthly bills.
• Maintain legally required and other records and documentation on employees utilizing HRIS.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides birthday and anniversary information monthly to the Executive Assistant and the Marketing department.
• Performs other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

Software/Technology

Operates a personal computer in a Windows environment for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet / intranet, HRIS (currently ADP), and other bank specific software. Utilizes a variety of office equipment including computer printer, calculator, fax/scanner/copier, and multi-line telephone.

Education and Experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources in process or completed or three years of human resources experience required. Prefer experience in or knowledge of HRIS such as ADP, recruitment and selection, benefits, wage and hour compliance, major employment laws (such as Title VII, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.), and policy.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must have a demonstrated ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information, e.g., employee, applicant, and organization information.

Competencies

• Respect & Community according to our Culture of CARE:
  • Establishes and maintains respectful and cooperative working relationships.
  • Demonstrates respect for individuals in all forms of communication.
  • Supports team and bank goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrates respect for a positive, diverse work environment and bank community.
  • Handles interpersonal conflicts constructively.
• Communication:
  • Communicates well (written and verbal)
  • Delivers presentations
  • Has good listening skills
• Dependability:
  • Meets deadlines
  • Works independently
  • Accountable
  • Maintains focus
  • Punctual
  • Good attendance record
• Ethics: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Organization Skills:
  • Information organized and accessible
  • Maintains efficient workspace
  • Manages time well

Culture of CARE

Communication: Shares information, expresses ideas so they are understood, listens actively to information presented by others, keeps all parties informed

Associate Experience: Associate regularly treats co-associates with Respect and Integrity, is a Champion of excellence in their work, and has an attitude of Humility (RICH).

Recognition & Development: Seeks new challenges and increased responsibility, seeks and participates in learning and development opportunities, recognizes co-associates for their contributions.

Customer Experience: We gain insights into our customer needs by identifying opportunities; build and/or deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations; establish and maintain customer relationship.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment, during normal business hours. Deadline pressure is an integral part of the job. Regular mental and visual concentration for computer usage and reading/assimilating complex and technical compliance information is required. Position will alternate between walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and occasional lifting up to 15 pounds of office supplies and/or documents throughout work shift.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the “essential functions” of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.