Human Resources Representative

First Commonwealth Bank; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting eligible

Job summary

First Commonwealth Bank in Hollidaysburg, United States seeks an HR Generalist to support talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management and compensation processes, ensuring legal compliance and a positive employee experience.

You will partner with business leaders, coordinate recruiting efforts, advise on staffing, conduct training, and maintain thorough documentation while aligning with company diversity and inclusion goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in a closely related position.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of current local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel; familiarity with ATS and talent management systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as necessary.
• May be eligible for telecommuting.

Responsibilities

• Supports talent acquisition strategies and acts as a partner to business units.
• Networks and coordinates recruiting activities to maintain a candidate pipeline.
• Stays updated on employment laws and ensures policy compliance.
• Supports managers with postings, interviews, and offers via ATS.
• Advises on onboarding, retention, and staffing decisions.
• Advises management on staffing, discipline, performance, promotions, transfers, and terminations with proper documentation.
• Recommends and approves personnel actions aligning with goals.
• Consults on performance reviews and salary-related activities to ensure equity.
• Develops and conducts training on interviewing techniques, personnel actions, and diversity.
• Responds to management and employee inquiries on policies and programs.
• Resolves employee concerns, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Represents the company at hearings and investigations.
• Partners with Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, and Employee Development for HR support.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Confidential info handling

Org & time mgmt

Communication skills

Employment law knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Telecommuting eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking

Talent management systems

Job description

Supports the organization's human capital strategies to effectively attract, retain and reward talent and foster diversity by acting as a valued partner and consultant to assigned business units. Actively networks and performs recruiting activities. Stays abreast of employment related legislation while monitoring and implementing human resource related federal and state requirements to ensure legal compliance in policies, procedures, and practices. Advises management in appropriate resolutions related to staffing needs, discipline, and personnel actions while maintaining detailed and accurate documentation. Recommends and approves personnel actions that support business unit and company goals. Actively consults on performance review and salary related activities to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equitable pay. Responds to management and employee inquiries on policies, procedures, and programs and works to resolve employee concerns. Represents the company throughout investigations and at personnel related hearings. Provides departmental administrative support.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 1. Supports the organization's human capital strategies to effectively attract, retain and reward talent and foster diversity by acting as a valued partner and consultant to assigned business units.
• 2. Actively networks and performs recruiting activities such as coordinating and attending job fairs, and establishing and fostering relationships with post-secondary schools and their representatives, in order to maintain a pipeline of viable employment candidates.
• 3. Stays abreast of employment related legislation while monitoring and implementing human resource related federal and state requirements to ensure legal compliance in policies, procedures, and practices.
• 4. Supports managers throughout the talent acquisition process with job postings, candidate selection, interviews, and offers for employment via applicant tracking system, Virtual Edge.
• 5. Consults on and assists business partners with onboarding and retention activities.
• 6. Advises management in appropriate resolutions related to staffing needs, discipline, performance management, and personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and terminations, while maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
• 7. Recommends and approves personnel actions that support business unit and company goals.
• 8. Actively consults on performance review and salary related activities to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equitable pay.
• 9. Develops and conducts training on topics such as interviewing techniques, personnel actions and performance management, sexual harassment and diversity, in order to empower managers.
• 10. Responds to management and employee inquiries on policies, procedures, and programs.
• 11. Works to resolve employee concerns and issues, escalating complex issues as necessary.
• 12. Represents the company at personnel related hearings and investigations.
• 13. Effectively partners with Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS and Employee Development in order to provide best-in-class delivery of human resources support.
• 14. Participates in team meetings and on project teams. Provides input to meet or exceed department standards and goals.
• 15. Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee related documentation and employment files.
• 16. Completes HR and personnel related audits.
• 17. Provides departmental administrative support including ordering supplies and maintaining employee files.
• 18. May support the Employee Checking Account Program by acting as an employee contact, researching and resolving transaction and fee related questions or concerns.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications

• 1. A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2. Two (2) years of experience in a closely related position.
• 3. The ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity. Strong organizational, time management, multitasking and record keeping skills. Grammatical skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• 4. A demonstrated understanding of current local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• 5. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with applicant tracking and talent management systems is preferred.
• 6. A valid driver's license and ability to travel as necessary.
• 7. May be eligible for Telecommuting.

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