Human Resources Generalist

Blackhawk Bank & Trust; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Job summary

Blackhawk Bank & Trust is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations across the organization. This role partners with department leaders to align HR programs with strategic goals and foster a compliant, high-performing workplace culture.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, assist with training and development, monitor performance trends, and support HR compliance with FMLA, ADA, and EEO requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to identify workforce needs and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies and manage end-to-end hiring.
• Train and support managers in performance expectations and evaluations.
• Monitor performance trends and support development and succession planning.
• Ensure HR policies compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO and related laws.
• Maintain employee data in UKG HRMS and support engagement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist is a key contributor to the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting a wide range of HR functions that align with the bank’s strategic goals. This role emphasizes talent acquisition, employee performance management, succession planning, and employee relations. The Human Resources Generalist ensures that HR practices foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture within the bank.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to identify workforce needs, hiring priorities, and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies utilizing job boards, social media, referrals, community outreach, and professional partnerships.
• Manage the recruitment process, including posting openings, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, coordinating with hiring managers, and facilitating hiring decisions.
• Conduct behavioral and situational interviews to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values.
• Maintain a talent pipeline through networking, job fairs, community partnerships, and ongoing candidate engagement.
• Train and support managers in setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and conducting evaluations.
• Monitor performance trends, support performance improvement efforts, and collaborate with leadership on employee development.
• Assist leadership in identifying key positions and high-potential employees and developing succession plans.
• Coordinate internal mobility initiatives, including cross-training, promotions, and career development opportunities.
• Support training programs that address skill gaps and prepare employees for future opportunities.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO requirements.
• Assist with employee relations investigations, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate documentation.
• Maintain and update employee information within the UKG Human Resource Management system.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to the development of HR policies and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.

Required Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a keen diligence and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Elevated level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
• An initiative-taking, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.

Summary

Blackhawk Bank & Trust is a locally owned financial institution with 17 Quad City area locations. If you are looking to join a bank with deep roots in the Quad Cities, this is the opportunity for you! With assets over 2 billion, we are confident we can provide you an environment of great opportunities to succeed.

We offer a competitive wage & benefit package that includes, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, medical insurance, and a generous profit-sharing retirement plan.

• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• life insurance
• medical insurance
• generous profit-sharing retirement plan

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