HR Generalist / Sr HR Generalist

Firstintlbankaz; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First International Bank and Trust is seeking an HR Generalist to play a key role in supporting employees and managers across HR functions. The position involves payroll management, compliance, employee relations advising, and various HR responsibilities crucial to the department's success. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a bachelor’s degree, and relevant experience.

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous PTO and Holiday pay

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of related experience required.
• SHRM-CP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and HRIS, advise managers on employee relations.
• Conduct exit and stay interviews, track and report on HR metrics.
• Support onboarding, terminations, and employee changes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

HRIS software

Job description

First International Bank and Trust is a progressive growth-oriented family-owned community bank and one of Prairie Business Magazine's 50 best places to work.

We’re seeking a professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting people to join our Human Resources team.

As an HR Generalist (or Senior HR Generalist, depending on experience), you will play a critical role in supporting our employees and managers across a broad range of HR functions. From administering payroll and supporting our HRIS to advising managers on employee relations and maintaining compliance with employment law, this position is central to the success of our HR department and bank-wide operations.

This is an in-office position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update job descriptions and HR documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Advise managers on employee relations and HR policies.
• Process payroll on a rotating schedule and assist with related adjustments.
• Administer workers’ compensation, OSHA reporting, and compliance filings.
• Manage HRIS data, generate reports, and support performance management processes.
• Conduct exit and stay interviews, track and report on HR metrics.
• Oversee HR vendor billing and coordinate background and credit checks.
• Support onboarding, terminations, and employee changes.
• Serve as a contact for HR inquiries and shared inbox.
• Assist with handbook updates, affirmative action planning, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate employee recognition (gifts, milestones, SharePoint updates).
• Contribute to HR projects and provide backup support across the team.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Attention to Detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• (Senior level HR Generalist) bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and more progressively complex experience is required.
• SHRM-CP preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS software.

First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities.

Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay

If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at [e-mail].

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HR Generalist / Sr HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources Location: Bismarck, ND

First International Bank and Trust is a progressive growth-oriented family-owned community bank and one of Prairie Business Magazine's 50 best places to work.

We’re seeking a professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting people to join our Human Resources team.

As an HR Generalist (or Senior HR Generalist, depending on experience), you will play a critical role in supporting our employees and managers across a broad range of HR functions. From administering payroll and supporting our HRIS to advising managers on employee relations and maintaining compliance with employment law, this position is central to the success of our HR department and bank-wide operations.

This is an in-office position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update job descriptions and HR documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Advise managers on employee relations and HR policies.
• Process payroll on a rotating schedule and assist with related adjustments.
• Administer workers’ compensation, OSHA reporting, and compliance filings.
• Manage HRIS data, generate reports, and support performance management processes.
• Conduct exit and stay interviews, track and report on HR metrics.
• Oversee HR vendor billing and coordinate background and credit checks.
• Support onboarding, terminations, and employee changes.
• Serve as a contact for HR inquiries and shared inbox.
• Assist with handbook updates, affirmative action planning, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate employee recognition (gifts, milestones, SharePoint updates).
• Contribute to HR projects and provide backup support across the team.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Attention to Detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• (Senior level HR Generalist) bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and more progressively complex experience is required.
• SHRM-CP preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS software.

First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities.

Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay

If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at [e-mail].

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First International Bank & Trust (FIBT) is a full-service, family-owned, independent community bank serving a wide range of communities across North Dakot a, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona.

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