Description
Job Title: HR Specialist
Are you a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment? Do you enjoy balancing people-focused initiatives with precision-driven processes like payroll, compliance, and benefits administration?
We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and employee-focused HR services across our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team supporting a mission-driven banking institution.
About ACBB:
Embark on an exciting journey with Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB), where we're shaping the future of community banking! At ACBB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in offering dynamic correspondent services, including loan participations, Fed Funds transactions, compliance services, settlement solutions, and more—all without competing with our customer banks. Join our passionate team, where employees are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, and help us deliver innovative solutions to community banks and financial institutions nationwide.
What You’ll Do:
As a trusted HR partner, you will support a broad range of HR functions, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional employee experience.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruiting across exempt and non-exempt roles
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans
- Coordinate job postings, screen candidates, and schedule interviews
- Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure a seamless new hire experience
- Represent the organization at recruiting and community events
Payroll Administration
- Process biweekly payroll utilizing Paylocity
- Maintain and update employee records and payroll data
- Serve as the primary resource for payroll questions and discrepancies
- Ensure payroll accuracy and policy compliance
Benefits & Leave Management
- Administer employee benefits programs and open enrollment
- Guide employees on benefit options and inquiries
- Manage billing, invoices, and reconciliations
- Administer leave programs in compliance with regulations and payroll integration
HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain and update employee data in HRIS systems
- Support policy review and ensure consistent application across departments
- Assist with audits, reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Generate HR reports and analytics to support decision-making
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
Basic Qualifications/Skills:
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timeliness
- High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information
- Experience with HRIS systems and payroll platforms (Paylocity strongly preferred)
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with strong judgment and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Why Join Us:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(K) with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Birthday holiday and additional unique benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexibility with Purpose — Hybrid roles, in-office connection.
- Performance bonus opportunities
Apply today and bring your HR expertise to an organization where your work truly matters. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Pay Range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
ACBB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience (banking or regulated industry preferred)
- Experience with HRIS systems and payroll platforms
- Experience processing biweekly payroll using Paylocity
- Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
- Ability to handle confidential information with high integrity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification
What We Do
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB) is a cooperative bankers' bank founded in 1983, owned and operated by community financial institutions. It provides specialized correspondent banking, lending, investment, and treasury management services tailored to the needs of community banks and credit unions. By offering economies of scale and innovative tools, ACBB helps its member institutions turn potential into profit across the eastern United States.
