[Hiring] HR Partner @Climate First Bank

Role Description

As the HR Partner, you’ll provide critical support to the People Operations function. You will act as a thought partner to the Director of All Things People and other People leaders, provide administrative support and execute department reporting, onboarding, payroll, performance review and compliance strategies as well as other critical People Ops functions. You will also consistently support department efforts for efficiency and technology automations.

What You’ll Contribute in This Role:

• Payroll Support: Support the semi-monthly payroll process with document preparation, timecard management, processing and liaison with internal and external partners.
• Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual HR Reporting as well as ad-hoc reporting.
• Employee Support: Provide tier 1 employee support for incoming requests and inquiries. Continuously grow and expand your knowledge of HR and Bank processes and procedures. Triage incoming requests efficiently.
• Staff Meetings: Own the monthly staff meeting preparation process.
• Project Support: Provide project support as needed to include research, data management and analysis, reporting, presentation preparation and other tasks as assigned.
• Performance Reviews: Support the annual performance review process through document management, follow-up and acting as a resource for managers and team members in close collaboration with People Ops Leadership.
• Calendar, File and Information Management: Own the department filing systems and calendars and ensure that filing is complete, consistent and accurate at all times and all calendars are consistently updated. Prepare and execute regular filing audits in close collaboration with People Ops Leadership.
• Employee On- and Offboarding: Own Employee on- and offboarding tasks, including onboarding paperwork management, first week administration, E-Verify, system on-and offboarding and all other related tasks and notification processes. Liaise with managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and consistent on- and offboarding processes.

Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters

• Embody a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
• Apply curiosity and interest in our core values and pursue education related to sustainability practices.
• Be willing to pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Recognize the importance of protecting the organization and our customers.
• Question suspicious activity and stay in close collaboration with our Compliance department to ensure proper investigation and processing of potentially fraudulent activity.
• Stay informed on legal context and regulatory requirements and prioritize completing all web-based compliance and IT training.

What You’ll Leverage in this Role:

• Education and Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an HR Support or Generalist role; Experience with fast-scaling and changing HR environments; Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred; Experience with ADP Workforce NOW strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial Self-Starter Mentality: You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You solve problems efficiently, seek operational efficiencies and are a solution-oriented thinker with a strong bias for action, accuracy and collaborative decision making.
• Organization & Efficiency: You manage your time expertly and stay focused under pressure. You appreciate meticulous systems and follow established processes with high levels of diligence and attention but also adapt to changing routines.
• Master Communicator: You communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Banking & Fintech Acumen: You are willing to pursue knowledge in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws.
• Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking: You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation and leverage technology to optimize your work product.
• Commitment to Being a Team Player: You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do.

What to Expect in Your Work Environment:

• Remote role within the United States; Eastern Standard Hours. Occasional travel to local branches required.
• Occasional U.S. travel for company events or leadership sessions.
• Tobacco-Free employer. All employees must affirm to be non-smokers or affirm commitment to cessation within 90-days of offer acceptance.
• Direct Deposit is only available to a Climate First Bank account. Alternative paper checks are available.
• Sustained standing and sitting, frequent communication (speaking and listening) and use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role starts at $57,000 and is commensurate based on experience required in the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.