Lone Star National Bank Hiring for Talent Specialist I (HR) at Pharr, TX Full Time

The Talent Manager is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with management in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment/employment, tracking job applicants, conducting assessment testing, collecting background and reference checks on all prospective new hires, distributing correspondence and offers of employment to applicants, and onboarding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties, as assigned, including cross training across other departments, as necessary.

• Conducts recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, interns and temporary employees within the organization and other entities
• Assists in the coordination and represents the bank at various job/career fairs
• Collaborates with department supervisors/managers to determine the hiring need(s)
• Reviews applications and pre-screens applicants to match experience and skills with specific job-related requirements
• Conducts preliminary interviews when appropriate
• Conducts new-hire orientation which includes a review of the Employee Handbook; highlighting critical HR policies
• Maintains records and insures the integrity of the HR employee database by accurately entering and updating confidential information
• Processes documentation and system updates with regards to employee transfers, conversions, and promotions
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
• Maintains company organizational chart and the employee directory
• Coordinates and responds to all TWC claims
• Assists with the audit of New Hire, Transfer, Promotion and any action requiring a Personnel Action Notice
• Recommends appropriate salary offers based on specific job grades within the company’s salary administration program.
• Assists in evaluation of s, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles s from the database
• May be assigned ownership of a specific HR function for the bank (i.e. Job Descriptions, Organizational Charts, Handbook updates, etc.)
• Participates in job specific training and other various Bank training programs, as necessary
• Maintains current knowledge of internal risk controls and loss prevention, including ing of suspicious or unusual customer activity per Bank policy
• Maintains current knowledge and complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and all established Bank policies and procedures, including internal audit controls related to department operations
• Maintains current knowledge of all rules, regulations, and laws as they apply to BSA/OFAC/USA Patriot Act/CIP/AML

QUALIFICATIONS
These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• A self-starting team player with a High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management or related discipline, preferred
• An equivalent amount of experience in human resources may be substituted for degree preference
• At least one year of staffing, recruiting or general human resources experience
• Fundamental understanding of various employment laws and regulations is essential
• Hard-working, team player with professional work ethic and excellent customer services skills
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Maintains confidentiality; remains open to other’s ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings
• Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans within deadlines
• Demonstrates accuracy, meticulousness and monitors own work to ensure quality
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and occasional evenings/weekends
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired

ORGANIZATION

• This position s to the Talent Management Supervisor
• This position does not oversee other positions

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All employees are required to attend scheduled mandatory trainings and complete online regulatory compliance training courses applicable to their specific job function. In all situations, employees must ensure that their actions fully comply with all federal banking laws and regulations, including internal bank policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be grounds for disciplinary action, including probation and possible termination.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Lone Star National Bank’s Mission Statement includes a commitment to helping our communities grow by serving them with pride and integrity. All employees are encouraged to volunteer for bank sponsored activities, civic, charitable and community events and to be active in the communities we serve.
ATTENDANCE
Punctuality and regular attendance should be regarded as essential functions of any position at Lone Star National Bank.
Among other things, “good attendance habits” mean the following:

• Be at your work station ready for work by the start of each workday
• Remain at your work station, unless the needs of the job require being elsewhere, except during authorized breaks (including restroom breaks)
• Take only the time normally allowed for breaks
• Call in and notify your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy
• Alternate work arrangements such as telecommuting or working from home are not permitted by Lone Star National Bank

LSNB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status as protected by applicable laws.
Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.

Job Type: Full-time