HR Generalist I

About The Role

As the HR Generalist I, you will provide administrative and operational support for the Human Resources function, partnering closely with the HR team to deliver a positive employee experience across the Bank. This role is responsible for supporting benefits administration, leave of absence programs, recruiting and onboarding activities, payroll coordination, compliance initiatives, and HR systems administration. In addition, the HR Generalist I serves as a resource for employee programs, wellness and safety initiatives, workers' compensation administration, and other day-to-day HR processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and eager to build a strong foundation in Human Resources while developing expertise across multiple HR disciplines. We are looking for a motivated professional who is committed to providing exceptional service, maintaining compliance, and growing their career as our Bank continues to expand and serve our communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate employees in the benefit offerings; ensure proper enrollment and changes are done timely and without error
• Administer employee FMLA, ADA, GLA and other leaves of absence; coordinate with employees and corporate liaison to administer the LOA system process, communications, and coordination
• Administer company awards programs—Service Awards and Retirement Awards
• Act as a liaison for Safety, the Wellness program, and Workers Compensation between Corporate and Guaranty; gather and disseminate information to branch liaisons; maintain reports and activities in conjunction with GBCI Wellness & Safety Coordinator
• Assist the Bank with any Workers' Comp filings and paperwork
• Assist Recruiter with any job postings, setting up interviews, and administrative tasks involved with the recruiting process
• Ensure new hire and terminated employee checklists are accurate, complete, and in compliance with policy
• Assist in Onboarding activities such as Virtual Freshman Orientation
• Ensure timecards and all other required information are accurate and approved for payroll
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with handbook acknowledgement, open enrollment, ergonomic assessments, etc.
• Maintain Notary information and assist in administering any recertifications
• Submit TWC requests timely and participate in any TWC hearings
• Submit invoices for the HR Department
• Gather Employee Exit Survey information and submit to the appropriate person
• Administer any changes in the HR system, as well as follow protocol with any Glacier policies and procedures
• Various additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 2 or more years of experience in a clerical environment, required
• Prior banking experience, preferred
• Prior HR experience or education, preferred

Schedule & Location

• Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch break
• This employee will office at one of the Guaranty Bank & Trust locations listed below. Candidates must live within a 30-minute commute of either location:
  • 100 W Arkansas St, Mt Pleasant, TX 75456
  • 16475 Dallas Pkwy Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators
• Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary
• Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management
• Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance
• Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation
• Specific vision abilities required include: close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation/inspection of machines and/or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance—coverage available to employees and their eligible dependents
• Health savings account option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health rewards program
• Retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Education and training benefits
• Discounts on banking products and services
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan—PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees; accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with the PTO policy
• Paid holidays—most Full-Time employees are offered 6 paid holidays; Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays; employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays