HR & Payroll Officer

Position :

HR & Payroll Officer Reports to:

SVP Senior Human Resources & SAFE Act Officer Grade Level:

107

Supervises:

None Location:

MountainOne Financial Center- North Adams or MountainOne- Rockland The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $85,000 dependant upon qualifications and experience.

Job Summary:

The HR & Payroll Officer takes a lead role in personnel administration and activities, most notably having direct oversight of all payroll and benefits administration as well as leave administration. Provides support on all HR Operations and activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides a high level of customer service to our internal customers, our Mountaineers. Represents MountainOne positively and professionally within the organization as well as in our communities. Supports a positive workplace culture through words and action. Possesses a high level of discretion and integrity, maintaining confidentiality with all sensitive personnel and proprietary information. Serves as primary payroll and benefits administrator for MountainOne Bank and MountainOne Insurance. Responsible for timely, secure, accurate and compliant payroll processing in accordance with MountainOne's established payroll schedule. Responsible for full knowledge and maintenance of the payroll and time clock systems. Keeps up to date on payroll system upgrades and changes and communicates them to backup admins and to SVP. Manages benefits workflow including overseeing enrollments and status changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Manages 401(k) processing of enrollments, changes and maintenance. Supports Employee recognition and engagement programs. Works in partnership with other members of the HR team to manage all personnel activities and administration including onboarding, promotions and job changes, as well as separations. Administers all paid and unpaid leave of absences for Bank and Insurance employees in compliance with FMLA and MA PFML guidelines, including initial notifications. Supports the Performance Management process at MountainOne by taking a lead role in salary administration and workflows for budgeted increases, bonus and incentive pay. Responsible for recordkeeping including creation and maintenance of personnel files. Serves as a primary administrator for all the DUA correspondence and requests for information in a secure and timely manner. Fulfills internal, and external regulatory exams & audit data requests on an ongoing and timely basis, always being mindful of taking the proper steps to safeguard personnel information. Maintains compliance with all related bank policies, including Bank Secrecy Act, confidentiality, standardized procedures, and regulations. Completes all assigned training and focuses on continuous development by participating in HR and related webinars, seminars, and training modules. Other duties as assigned.