HR Operations Specialist: Onboarding, Records & Compliance

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

Job summary

BankFirst Financial Services in Columbus, MS, seeks an HR Specialist to support the HR department with records, recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries. The role emphasizes confidentiality, compliance, and strong organizational skills.

The position requires a high school diploma (Associate's degree or higher preferred) and experience with HRIS/ATS, payroll processes, and benefits administration. Strong communication and presentation abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 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 in presenting in front of a group of employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and filing systems.
• Assist in recruitment processes, postings, scheduling interviews, and candidate communications.
• Support onboarding for new hires, ensuring documentation and orientation materials are prepared.
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties related to the bank's benefits plan.
• Coordinate and assist with 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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Group presentation

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

HR/Business Administration degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

BankFirst Financial Services in Columbus, MS, seeks an HR Specialist to support the HR department with records, recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries. The role emphasizes confidentiality, compliance, and strong organizational skills.

The position requires a high school diploma (Associate's degree or higher preferred) and experience with HRIS/ATS, payroll processes, and benefits administration. Strong communication and presentation abilities are essential.