HR Generalist (72909)

Overview

HR Generalist (72909) – Main Street Bank

Location : Operations Center / Hybrid Eligible

Reports To : VP, Director of HR and L&D

Date Prepared : September 26, 2025

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department that impact the full employee life cycle, working with managers and employees as a trusted advisor in payroll and benefits administration, compliance, leave management, performance management, and talent acquisition.
• Review existing departmental policies and programs for effectiveness; support deployment of initiatives that are equitable, inclusive, and aligned with the bank's values, vision, and strategic goals.
• Act as a resource for staff while embracing the sales and service culture and coaching employees to maximize contribution to the bank's goals.
• Collaborate with HR Management to review, develop, implement, and update department policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
• Provide backup to the Payroll Administrator in payroll preparation, processing, and reconciliation; act as administrator for the HRIS system.
• Lead collection and reporting of department analytics to assess process performance and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure accurate responses to unemployment claims, reference checks, and employment verifications.
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities from hire to termination, coordinating with HR Management, Payroll Administrator, HR Coordinator, and Learning & Development.
• Administer the employee separation process and conduct exit interviews to provide feedback to managers.
• Coordinate benefits administration, including open enrollment, vendor management, benefits audits, communications, and wellness events; manage benefits data, monthly billing, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Support and drive wellness programs and compliance reporting (e.g., ACA, COBRA, 5500s, PFML, FMLA); ensure benefit plans comply with plan guidelines and legal requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for all open positions; develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract top talent; maintain candidate pools and applicant databases; manage onboarding and first-year integration.
• Provide coaching to managers on HR issues and partner with Learning and Development to promote internal development opportunities.
• Stay current on compensation trends and participate in plan development to attract and retain talent.
• Maintain knowledge of federal / state employment laws; ensure compliance and support audits.
• Support organization development initiatives such as succession planning, workforce development, and change management; participate in bank-wide committees to promote culture and engagement.

Qualifications

Working Conditions

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state disability laws apply; this job description does not guarantee employment and is contingent on necessary background checks. This is an at-will position in accordance with applicable laws.

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