Human Resources Operations Manager

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Oversee the Human Resources department operations including compliance with HR laws and regulations, developing and implementing HR policies, supporting HR initiatives to ensure excellent services to team members.

Essential Functions: With or without reasonable accommodation must be able to perform all essential job functions as described below.

• Plan, direct and manage the operational activities associated with payroll processing, benefit administration, compliance and related activities.
• Establish and maintain the Bank's salary grade structure. Conduct job analysis and market pay research, as necessary, and recommend position placement in the salary grade structure. Includes development of new and maintenance of existing job descriptions. Oversee incentive plans to ensure appropriate rewards for achieving bank goals and ensure legal compliance.
• Research and monitor new or updated employment regulations and case law to determine how it may apply. Recommend and publish updates to company policies, procedures and programs, as applicable. Ensure compliance with data management, employee communication and reporting requirements.
• Manage the human resources information database and peripheral systems. Evaluate and implement updates and new system functionality. Manage user access. Develop and maintain end-user procedures. Schedule and conduct training.
• Manage various recurring events, such as performance and compensation review, open enrollment, and retirement plan auto-enrollment.
• Establish and maintain operational procedures and processes to ensure effective controls, record-keeping, data accuracy, consistency, and regulatory and SOX compliance.
• Manage employee communication and payroll activities related to equity compensation programs, such as restricted stock grants and incentive stock options.
• Coordinate the development, review and publication of employee handbooks, procedures and forms.
• Administer employee benefit programs that enhance employee well-being and retention.
• Manage the selection, training, development and performance of assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing activities and Sarbanes Oxley required controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee health insurance and retirement plan operations and design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of the executive and board operations of a publicly-traded company.
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
• Professional relationship management skills.
• Effective change-management skills.
• Strong organizational and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing assignments.
• Professional business writing skills.
• Strong background in accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Strong judgment, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Professional demeanor and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to achieve and maintain required licenses, registrations or certifications.
• Strong computer technology and software application skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform essential job functions under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency at speaking, reading and writing English.

Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent training and experience.
• Five years of experience managing HR administrative functions.
• HR certifications: HRCI, SHRM, World at Work, preferred.
• Experience with company mergers and changes in control, preferred.