Human Resources Specialist I - Payroll Dept.

First National Bank Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Specialist I in the Payroll Dept. This role administers and provides SME support for key HR functions, helping ensure accurate payroll processes and effective HR initiatives across the bank.

You will collaborate with management to analyze HR data, support recruitment and benefits programs, and assist with employee relations and training efforts, while adhering to regulatory requirements and bank policies.

Qualifications

• Four years HR experience with expertise in recruiting, compensation, benefits, training and development or employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field; can substitute for 2 years experience.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and regulatory environment.
• PHR, SPHR, CCP or CBP preferred; experience in banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers a key HR function and provides support bank-wide in HR practices.
• Assist recruiting efforts by conducting interviews and building networks; aid compensation/benefits programs.
• Serve as SME, analyze requests, research solutions, and escalate complex issues.
• Compile HR metrics, analyze trends, participate in market surveys and data analysis.

Skills

HR practices

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/CCP/CBP preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

10-key by touch

Job description

Human Resources Specialist I - Payroll Dept.

Human Resources Specialist I - Payroll Dept.

Start a career with First National Bank Alaska, the Best Place to Work in Alaska as recognized eleven years in a row by Alaska Business magazine readers.

GENERAL PURPOSE SUMMARY

Administers and provides subject matter expert support for one key human resources function and general support in various other functions which may include talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and development by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers a key HR function or performs most aspects of support in areas such as compensation, benefits, talent management, training, and employee relations and provides general support in various areas of human resources relying on a good working knowledge of general HR practices, technology, bank policies and procedures.
• May assist in recruiting efforts by conducting interviews for exempt-level positions, developing recruiting strategy by position and building professional networks; assist in developing and implements effective compensation, benefits andtraining programs; assist with various employee relations issues and investigations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in a key HR function and provides support to employees and all levels of management bank wide by analyzing the requests/issues and researching and recommending solutions, and escalates only the most complicated issues to senior human resources staff and/or management.
• Compiles HR metrics, analyzes trends and makes recommendations to management; may participate in various market surveys and manage the data gathering, submission, and analysis.
• Analyzes the existing structure of HR program(s), identifies and implements workflow efficiencies, and makes recommendations for changes depending on organizational and managerial needs, strategic direction, best practices and changes in regulatory environment.
• Prepares communications aimed at effectively educating all employees about the HR practices and initiatives, their impact and changes; facilitates training within the area(s) of expertise for employees and various levels of management.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: Four years human resources experience with expertise in one of the following: recruiting, compensation, benefits, training and development or employee relations; a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience. Knowledge of HR best practices and regulatory environment.
• Preferred: PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP or equivalent professional certification. Experience in the banking industry.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to keyboard 35 wpm and operate a 10-key by touch required. Word processing and spreadsheet software experience required; excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to plan and organize work, work effectively in teams, establish effective relationships and networks, good analytical skills and ability to draw valid conclusions required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to design and deliver effective presentations in front of varying size audiences. Ability to effectively respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel to remote locations by car, airplane or boat may be required.