HR Generalist - Mortgage

About the role

Responsible for leading day-to-day activities of the HR function for the assigned line of business and/or division(s). The incumbent will be assigned human resources related projects of a simple to moderate nature.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current working knowledge of Ameris Bank policies and procedures, pay practices, employment laws (i.e. EEOC, AA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA) and communicates regularly with employees and management to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Assists the HR Business Partner team with performance improvement, employee relation inquires, and corrective action plans as needed.
• Works with HR Business Partner team to proactively develop and implement employee engagement and department strategies.
• Works with hiring managers throughout recruitment process, including pre-employment screening and employee onboarding.
• Assists in the execution of recruiting plan, including self-sourcing for roles.
• Captures and updates employee files according to company procedure.
• Processes system changes such as hires, rehires, transfers, and terminations in the designated system as directed and in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Facilitates and monitors pre-employment clearances in all aspects, to include credit and background screening.
• Communicates identified pre-employment concerns to supervisor and/or recruiter as appropriate.
• Creates and maintains the employee files according to company procedure.
• Responds to unemployment requests, as needed.
• May assist hiring manager with NMLS transfer, when appropriate.

Requirements

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task is required.
• General knowledge of HR laws and best practices is required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is required.

Qualifications

• One to three years’ experience in human resources and/or HR academics required.
• Previous experience working in the assigned line of business and/or in banking is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or another related field required.

Skills

• HRCI certification as a PHR or SPHR is preferred.
• Willing to attain HR certifications.

Benefits

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, long-term disability coverage, paid sick and vacation leave, 11 holidays, volunteer/service day, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement arrangement, supplemental life & other insurance plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, legal insurance, employee assistance program, employee advocacy program, tickets at work (entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees), AT&T employee discount, wellness discounts for medical premiums and other rewards, employee referral incentive, education assistance, employee resource groups, banking advantages for employees, free interest checking, free safe deposit box, free money orders, travelers’ checks and cashier checks, discount on mortgage origination fee, free online banking and free unlimited online bill payment, employee banking perks, and more.