Strategic HR Partner for Banking Leadership

First United Bank; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank is seeking an HR Business Relations Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to Lending and Retail Community Bank leadership across the DFW and Central Texas regions. Requires travel to Central Texas for at least one week per quarter, and supports recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.

The role provides counsel on HR policies, employment law, and compliance, and collaborates with HR managers to align programs with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum five years HR experience.
• Certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/M.
• Banking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, counsel, and support to managers on policy interpretation and employee relations matters.
• Build relationships with HR Functional Managers to serve as an HR resource for managers across business lines.
• Administer HR plans and procedures, develop and implement personnel policies, and revise the Employee Handbook as needed.
• Conduct objective investigations into employment matters and complaints.
• Deliver HR, payroll, and benefits information and training to assigned regions.
• Partner in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to ensure best fit; participate in screening, interview process, and offer letter preparation.
• Respond to unemployment claims with supporting documentation.
• Monitor employee climate, counsel managers on issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in staff meetings, departmental goals, projects, and data/metrics evaluation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/M preferred

Tools

HR systems

Job description

First United Bank is seeking an HR Business Relations Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to Lending and Retail Community Bank leadership across the DFW and Central Texas regions. Requires travel to Central Texas for at least one week per quarter, and supports recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.

The role provides counsel on HR policies, employment law, and compliance, and collaborates with HR managers to align programs with business goals.