HR Generalist

REV Federal Credit Union; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to oversee the HR function, ensuring compliant, cost-effective people programs aligned with strategic goals.

The role administers benefits, policies, and leave, supports recruitment, employee relations, payroll-related actions, and maintains HRIS data integrity. Collaboration with leadership is essential for timely and compliant HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field; applicable certifications preferred.
• Five years of progressive HR experience; financial institution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer HR policies based on objective data.
• Administer benefits and leave programs, including vendors, plans, compliance and accommodations.
• Advise on service delivery and cost management for HR programs.
• Maintain personnel records in the HRIS and provide reports to leadership and auditors.
• Support recruitment strategies and programs.
• Manage employee relations issues with timely, effective resolution.
• Execute Employment Administration tasks including lifecycle events and renewal processing.
• Advise on HR policy updates aligned with credit union objectives.
• Assist in tracking licenses, registrations, certifications, and CE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Judgment under uncertainty

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

HR designation preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of the HR Generalist function.

• Recommends and manages policies based on objective data
• Effectively owns and administers REV’s benefits and leave administration, including vendors, plan processes, complex cases, compliance, accommodations, and program requirements
• Provides recommendations that ensure appropriate service delivery and effective cost management
• Maintains employment policies and coordinates development, revision, interpretation, communication, and employee acknowledgement
• Ensures accurate, updated personnel information is recorded within the HRIS solution and provided appropriately to the Strategic Management Team, departmental leadership, as well as to internal and external auditors and examiners
• Supports effective recruitment strategies and programs
• Reports employee relations issues to the Director of Organizational Development and works collaboratively to resolve issues. Tracks employee relations issues and recommends proactive solutions to ensure a first-class employee experience
• Executes on Employment Administration functions, including but not limited to recordkeeping, the employment lifecycle, and annual benefits renewals in accordance with established credit union policies and applicable legal requirements
• Recommends updates to HR policies. Provides advice and interpretation regarding HR policies as they relate to employees and credit union objectives
• Supports the Workforce Administration Manager in tracking and administering required employee licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, and continuing education requirements

Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of effective Employment Administration strategies and policies:

• Assists the Director of Organizational Development in developing short- and long-term objectives, goals, and strategies
• Executes Organizational Development strategies and policies consistently with the credit union’s strategic goals
• Administers operations plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, and updates policies to ensure compliance.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and professional working relations with employees and vendors:

• Supports the Workforce Administration Manager to ensure employee payroll, benefits, and personnel actions are promptly carried out
• Ensures management is appropriately informed of areas of personnel improvement
• Completes reporting requirements accurately and timely.
• Ensures questions and concerns are promptly and courteously resolved
• Teaches self-service options to employees.

Assumes responsibilities for related duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Education/Certification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field from a certified university or college
• HR designation highly preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
• Five years of related, progressive experience
• Experience working within a financial institution desired, but not required

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting the HR function
• Ability to be highly effective in communicating both verbally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Proven ability to write reports, manuals, procedures, and policies
• Proven ability to collaborate with a variety of employees
• Proven ability to lead direct reports
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment based on accurate and timely analysis
• Proficiency with HRIS systems

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)

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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