Human Resources Generalist

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52060, Maquoketa, IA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Insurance • Real Estate • Financial Services • Agriculture
The Role
Manage day-to-day HR operations including payroll processing, recruiting/onboarding, benefits administration (FML, open enrollment, 401k), personnel file maintenance, HR reporting/metrics, vendor coordination, and employee support with confidentiality.
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To apply for this position, go to our website Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.   

www.ohnward.com 

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HR Experience is a plus.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

The Human Resource Generalist handles the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties.  Responsibilities include being responsible for managing and processing payrolls, recruiting, and reports. Performs work with a high degree of confidentiality.  The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:  HRIS, recruiting, employee relations, payroll, benefits, administration, reporting, answering questions and supporting employees.   

 

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS                                                                                                      

  • Reports to Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Works closely with CHRO, HR team, employees, and vendors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  


  • Performs customer service function by answering employee requests and questions. 
  • Manages and runs the four bi-weekly payrolls including on-boarding, separations, maintenance changes or corrections.  
  • Payroll/Benefits – quarterly director fees, United Way, bonuses, Country Club, approval of ACA 1095 forms, Part-time Holiday/PTO, LTD and AGTL rate updates, preparing bank annual compensation Excel Spreadsheets, car taxes, W2 forms reviewed and approved.
  • May serve as back-up to Payroll as appropriate. 
  • Reviews payroll runs before submitting.
  • Recruitment.  Identifying candidates, reaching out to them, preparing their documents, scheduling interviews, job offers, regrets, and onboarding.
  • May serve as back-up to Recruiting as appropriate.
  • Balances the bi-weekly payroll for OBI and submits the 401(k) details to JULY Services.
  • Maintain personnel files, including filing documents into Laser Fiche.
  • Administration of the FML benefit.  Responsible for preparing paperwork/packets, coordinating documentation and follow-up; coordination of healthcare premium payments for those on FML as needed.  Keeps individual employee FML calendars current. Review and apply pay pieces to FML – PTO, maternity or paternity benefit, or short-term disability, as appropriate.
  • Annual Healthcare Open Enrollment.  Update premiums on all current documents.  Board Directors annual enrollment.  
  • Completes annual IBA Salary Survey.  BLS multiple worksite quarterly report.  IBIS Non-discrimination Testing.   PICORI fees.  Total Comp Sheets.
  • Assist in preparing ESOP Statements envelopes.  Graduates list.  Service Award reports.
  • Prepares and communicates the Dashboard Report bi-annually.
  • Participates in New Employee Orientation.  Reviewing benefits, resources, and culture.
  • Performs recruiting efforts for specific level of positions.
  • Manages the monthly AAP reports. Prepares reports for annual Affirmative Action Plans. 
  • Works with providers, such as JULY and Heartland Retirement Plan Services, Paycom, IBIS, Hartford, healthcare consultants, etc.
  • Manages and follows-through on various HR projects, gathers data for analyzing with HR metrics and reporting including surveys.
  • Prepares reports as requested.
  • Ability to share information, train, and guide the team as appropriate. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES                                                                                                                                    

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with all employees.  Helpful attitude.
  • High level of integrity and ability to be trusted with sensitive information. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  Strong interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Outlook programs.
  • Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
  • Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently. 
  • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                     

  • Associate Arts Degree; 2-4 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in human resources helpful.

 

BENEFITS: 

Stakeholder Bonus 

Health Insurance 

Dental Insurance 

Retirement Plan (401k) – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution + Discretionary Contribution 

10 Observed Holidays 

PTO 

Group Term Life provided 

Short Term Disability - 100% provided by company 

Long Term Disability 

Maternity/Paternity Leave – 100% of pay 

Community Involvement 

Pay-It-Ohnward – Company Giving Program 

Grilling for Charity – Community Donations 

Thank God Its Monday (TGIM) Company Event                    

 

 

To apply for this position, go to our website Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.   

www.ohnward.com 

  • About Us 

  • Careers 

  • Apply Now  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Skills Required

  • Associate Arts Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training
  • Experience in human resources
  • Experience managing and processing bi-weekly payrolls
  • Experience with HRIS and records management (LaserFiche) and payroll/benefits vendors (Paycom, IBIS, JULY, Heartland)
  • Benefits administration experience (FML, open enrollment, 401k administration)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel (preparing spreadsheets and reports)
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service
  • Ability to manage confidential information with high integrity
  • Ability to prepare HR reports, analyze HR metrics, and support HR projects
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The Company
260 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company with assets of approximately $1.7 billion and over 260 employees. Based in Eastern Iowa, it operates 18 financial offices, including Maquoketa State Bank, Ohnward Bank & Trust, and First Central State Bank. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including banking, trust, insurance, and real estate, dedicated to helping local clients and communities grow and prosper.

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