HR Operations & Compliance Specialist

BankFirst Financial Services; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BankFirst Financial Services in Starkville, MS is seeking an HR Specialist to support the human resources department with administrative tasks and smooth HR operations. You will maintain employee records, assist in recruitment, support onboarding, and handle HR inquiries with professionalism.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams across the bank.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Prior experience in an administrative or HR support role is preferred.
• Basic understanding of HR functions and employment laws.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable presenting in front of groups of employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and filing systems.
• Assist in recruitment: post openings, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates.
• Support onboarding for new hires with documentation and orientation materials.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties related to the bank's benefits plan.
• Coordinate employee training sessions and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with payroll processing as needed.
• Collaborate with HR team to improve processes and employee experience.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

HR basics

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

BankFirst Financial Services in Starkville, MS is seeking an HR Specialist to support the human resources department with administrative tasks and smooth HR operations. You will maintain employee records, assist in recruitment, support onboarding, and handle HR inquiries with professionalism.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams across the bank.