First United Bank · 7 hours ago
HR Business Relations Partner
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst United Bank is seeking an HR Business Relations Partner to serve as a strategic HR partner to Lending and Retail Community Bank leadership in the DFW and Central Texas regions. The role involves providing support across various HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, and compliance with employment laws.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLending
Responsibilities
Provides leadership, counsel, and support to managers and supervisors on policy interpretation and other employee relations matters, including, but not limited to: Hiring, On-Boarding, Performance Management, General Employee Relations matters, Terminations. A significant portion of the role involves handling Employee Relations matters
Builds and develops relationships with Human Resources Functional Managers (HRFM) in assigned regions or business lines with the goal of being a resource for managers in all aspects of HR related duties
Assists in administering Human Resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; Monitors policies and procedures and makes appropriate revisions to Employee Handbook
Conducts objective internal investigations into general employment matters and complaints filed by employees
Provides a wide variety of support to regions ensuring timely responses and superior customer service
Participates in HR departmental goals, objectives, and projects to ensure an effective, sustainable, people strategy over the long-term
Assists in communicating HR, Payroll and Benefit related information to staff in assigned region or business lines and delivers required HR related training
Partners with managers in the areas of recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to ensure best fit. Participates in the interview process, conducts pre-employment screening, and prepares offer letters as needed
Prepares timely and thorough responses to unemployment claims, providing supporting documentation as appropriate
Monitors employee climate and keeps a pulse on it to identify issues/trends; counsels managers on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions
Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
Assists in evaluation of data/metrics, reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
Dresses professionally
Recommends to supervisor possible methods to improve department
Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis
Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of Human Resources experience
Ability to travel to the Central Texas region (Austin and surrounding areas) for a minimum of one week per quarter is required
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration including employment laws and their application, especially Title VII, FMLA, FCA, FLSA, ADA, ERISA, HIPPA
Strong leadership skills, exhibits sound and ethical judgment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines
Exceptional customer service skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
Good problem-solving and decision making skills. Ability to make informed decisions based on limited fact and guidance
Demonstrates good judgment and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people
Ability to communicate well by all means of communication including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
Dependable and adheres to time lines and schedules
Takes initiative in development and completion of projects
Strong follow-through on projects and deliverables
Able and willing to continue business skills and Human Resources development
Preferred
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM-CP certification preferred
Banking experience preferred
Company
First United Bank
First United Bank is a banking company that specializes in the fields of personal banking, loans, and business loans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.45M2022-02-01Series Unknown· $80.45M
Leadership Team
Tadd D. Tobkin
Executive Vice President
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