HR Business Relations Partner

First United Bank; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank is seeking an HR Business Relations Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to Lending and Retail Community Bank leadership across the DFW and Central Texas regions. Requires travel to Central Texas for at least one week per quarter, and supports recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.

The role provides counsel on HR policies, employment law, and compliance, and collaborates with HR managers to align programs with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum five years HR experience.
• Certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/M.
• Banking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, counsel, and support to managers on policy interpretation and employee relations matters.
• Build relationships with HR Functional Managers to serve as an HR resource for managers across business lines.
• Administer HR plans and procedures, develop and implement personnel policies, and revise the Employee Handbook as needed.
• Conduct objective investigations into employment matters and complaints.
• Deliver HR, payroll, and benefits information and training to assigned regions.
• Partner in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to ensure best fit; participate in screening, interview process, and offer letter preparation.
• Respond to unemployment claims with supporting documentation.
• Monitor employee climate, counsel managers on issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in staff meetings, departmental goals, projects, and data/metrics evaluation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/M preferred

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Business Relations Partner serves as a strategic HR partner to Lending and Retail Community Bank leadership in the DFW and Central Texas regions. Supports all functional areas of Human Resources including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, and Benefits. Provides counsel on HR policies, compliance, and employment law. Requires minimum travel to Central Texas for at least one week per quarter.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, counsel, and support to managers on policy interpretation and employee relations matters such as hiring, onboarding, performance management, terminations, and general employee relations.
• Build relationships with HR Functional Managers to serve as an HR resource for managers across business lines.
• Administer HR plans and procedures, develop and implement personnel policies, and revise the Employee Handbook as needed.
• Conduct objective investigations into employment matters and complaints.
• Deliver HR, payroll, and benefits information and training to assigned regions.
• Partner in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to ensure best fit; participate in screening, interview process, and offer letter preparation.
• Respond to unemployment claims with supporting documentation.
• Monitor employee climate, counsel managers on issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in staff meetings, departmental goals, projects, and data/metrics evaluation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

Essential Duties

• Dress professionally and adhere to company policies.
• Complete required compliance exams annually.
• Perform any related duties as assigned.

Employee Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of Human Resources experience.
• Preference for one or more of the following certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/M.
• Banking experience preferred.

Technical and Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of personnel administration principles and employment laws (Title VII, FMLA, FCA, FLSA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Strong leadership, ethical judgment, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
• Dependable, initiative‑driven, and follow‑through on projects.

Equal Opportunity Statement

First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.