MountainOne · 16 hours ago
AVP HR & Payroll Officer
North Adams, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expMountainOne is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR professional to join their growing team as an AVP HR Officer. This role involves overseeing Payroll and Benefits Administration functions while leveraging technology to improve workflows and efficiency, fostering a strong workplace culture.
BankingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Provides a high level of customer service to our internal customers, our Mountaineers
Represents MountainOne positively and professionally within the organization as well as in our communities. Supports a positive workplace culture through words and action
Possesses a high level of discretion and integrity, maintaining confidentiality with all sensitive personnel and proprietary information
Serves as primary payroll and benefits administrator for MountainOne Bank and MountainOne Insurance. Responsible for timely, secure, accurate and compliant payroll processing in accordance with MountainOne’s established payroll schedule
Responsible for full knowledge and maintenance of the payroll and time clock systems. Keeps up to date on payroll system upgrades and changes and communicates them to backup admins and to SVP
Manages benefits workflow including overseeing enrollments and status changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Manages 401(k) processing of enrollments, changes and maintenance
Supports Employee recognition and engagement programs
Works in partnership with other members of the HR team to manage all personnel activities and administration including onboarding, promotions and job changes, as well as separations
Manages and assigns the appropriate ABA training course roster to every new hire at MountainOne
Administers all paid and unpaid leave of absences for Bank and Insurance employees in compliance with FMLA and MA PFML guidelines, including initial notifications
Supports the Performance Management process at MountainOne by taking a lead role in salary administration and workflows for budgeted increases, bonus and incentive pay
Manages exit process for employees ensuring that all areas of the Bank are properly notified. Works with HR and other business units to ensure all items on the exit checklist are completed, and that benefits and COBRA administration is completed timely within required timelines
Responsible for recordkeeping including creation and maintenance of personnel files
Serves as a primary administrator for all the DUA correspondence and requests for information in a secure and timely manner
Responsible for managing the NMLS registration process on behalf of the Bank. Administers annual renewal process for all registered MLOs on an annual basis
Fulfills internal, and external regulatory exams & audit data requests on an ongoing and timely basis, always being mindful of taking the proper steps to safeguard personnel information
Maintains compliance with all related bank policies, including Bank Secrecy Act, confidentiality, standardized procedures, and regulations
Completes all assigned training and focuses on continuous development by participating in HR and related webinars, seminars, and training modules
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or High School degree/GED and 3-5 years HR/Payroll experience required
Holds confidentiality and professionalism in the highest regard
Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Must be comfortable and effective with multitasking and time management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in use of PC software packages provided by the banks network, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF's & Outlook
Strong organizational and follow through skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
25% availability to travel outside of 25-mile radius
Ability to sit, drive and perform telephone, calculator and computer input functions
Preferred
3-5 years experience in payroll and benefits administration strongly preferred, HR experience is also strongly preferred
Experience with HRIS reporting and maintenance of employee data strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) processing of enrollments, changes and maintenance.
Company
MountainOne
MountainOne is a banking, insurance and investments firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Fraser
President & CEO
Jonathan Denmark
Executive Vice President
Recent News
2025-09-23
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