We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting and advancing First Northern Bank’s HR programs and initiatives. Partnering closely with leaders across the organization, you’ll help foster a compliant, collaborative and high-performing workplace while aligning HR practices with our core values and business goals.

Responsibilities Include

• HR Operations and business support
• Partner with department managers to support employee relations, performance management and HR policy guidance
• Support implementation of HR initiatives aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives
• Directly supervise the HR staff; responsible for supporting team members through coaching, guidance and performance management in alignment with company policies and applicable laws
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including performance issues, workplace concerns and policy interpretation
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Oversee recruitment processes including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and hiring support
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and support recruitment efforts
• Develop and implement leadership development and learning initiatives
• Ensure new hire onboarding programs are delivered consistently and effectively
• Administers the benefit compensation programs, including but not limited to payroll, salary adjustments, incentive plans, profit sharing and pay grade structures
• Responsible for conducting regular market benchmarking review and participates in compensation surveys to ensure internal and external competitiveness
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with applicable federal and California employment laws
• Ensure compliance with applicable banking regulations, laws and policies
• Ensure maintenance of HRIS data integrity and support reporting needs
• Monitor HR metrics and assist with reporting and analytics

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Adaptability – you can adapt to changes in the work environment while maintaining effectiveness
• Analytical Skills – you possess strong critical thinking skills and can analyze a problem to develop a solution
• Coaching – you'll provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen the specific knowledge/skill needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Collaboration – you can work well with other departments and individuals
• Communication – you are precise and exact when delivering information and open to questions
• Initiative – you have a willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning, striving to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others
• Judgment and Discretion – you maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, exercise independent judgment in decision making and exhibit sound and accurate judgement
• Leadership – you exercise personal and professional responsibility while working with limited direction
• Professionalism – you approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure or in difficult situations and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Service – you promptly respond to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments made to others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of management experience, required
• Prior experience supporting core HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, and HR program administration, is required
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law
• Experience working in a regulated environment preferred (banking or financial services plus)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (ProLiant experience a plus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with managers and employees
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion

Why You Should Apply

• Full-time position with excellent compensation and benefits package
• Generous time off programs
• Bonus program
• Profit-sharing
• Discounted stock purchase program
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• And much more!

Pay Range (Salary): $95,000.00 - $110,000.00/year

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of duties related to the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.

First Northern Bank does not discriminate based on race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status.

The duties outlined in this description are subject to modification or change by the organization, at any time, with or without notice.