Human Resources Assistant

Description

Who We Are

Five Star Bank is a high performing $4.4 Billion community business bank operating through 8 offices - 4 in the Capital Region, 3 in the North State, and a new office in San Francisco. Five Star Bank continues to have an emphasis on commercial real estate and small business and partners with organizations to help them be successful by providing highly customized banking solutions. Organizations bank with us because of our entrepreneurial and empathetic spirit, speed to serve and deep connection to our market. And they trust us.  

Position Overview

The Human Resource Assistant aids with and supports the human resource processes at all business locations. This role provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates all human resource support activities (hiring to termination)
• Administer human resources policies, procedures and practices in accordance with company objectives and federal and state legal requirements
• Assist with corporate administration

Specific Tasks

• Coordinate the recruitment and interview process, including posting job opportunities, scheduling interviews and pre-screening applicants. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Attend recruiting functions.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding packets and conduct new employee orientation meetings.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files. Work with our third party vendor to complete background checks for new hires.
• Assists with processing pay rate & position changes, including all required documentation
• Assists with processing terminations, including all required documentation
• Maintain personnel files and online HR database, and update information as needed
• Develop and update job descriptions for each position
• Assist with writing and implementing HR/employee policies & procedures manual and the employee handbook including processing updates and distribution of changes
• Maintain bulletin boards with required Federal and California employer postings and general information
• Attend training, HR networking meetings, and read newsletters/periodicals related to Human Resources management
• Maintain sound employee relations. Review/resolve employee problems/complaints in a professional and timely manner, and notify appropriate management of recommendations
• Performs other clerical functions.
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience
• At least one years related experience preferred
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information discretely
• Knowledge of Federal and State labor and employment laws
• Computer-related skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer and other proprietary

Other Duties

The purpose of the job description is to outline the duties and responsibilities for which the position is held accountable. The job description does not restrict the right of management to change, alter or reassign duties at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is in regular communication, is required to use various tools or objects, and have the mobility to move about the office. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires 40 hours per week. 

EEO Statement

Five Star Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. The Five Star Bank EEO policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. It also prohibits retaliation for engaging in protected activity, such as filing a discrimination or harassment complaint or participating in an EEO investigation. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to access our website, you can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to HR@fivestarbank.com

NOTE: Five Star Bank personnel are employed on an at-will basis. All employment is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, at any time, by the Employee or by Five Star Bank for any reason or no reason whatsoever, with or without notice.