Human Resource Specialist

Company: Reliance Savings Bank
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Find the workplace you've been looking for...join our Reliance Bank team!
We are currently seeking a full-time Human Resource Specialist to join our Corporate Office team in Altoona, PA. Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, he Human Resource Specialist will perform a variety of administrative duties across various HR functional areas, contributing to the smooth execution of the bank's HR processes.
Key responsibilities include the following:

• Customer Service: Serves as the first point of contact for general HR-related inquiries from bank team members. Responds to questions or requests promptly with a high degree of customer service. Escalates questions/concerns to HR Manager as appropriate.
• Administrative Support: Performs various administrative duties to support the HR function: updates Paylocity data; scans and organizes electronic files; assists with internal communications; maintains HR> CorpRead folder; orders business cards; etc.
• Recruiting: Creates internal and external job postings and publishes to Paylocity. Collaborates with hiring managers as needed throughout the recruiting process; processes pre-hire background/credit screenings and completes reference verifications.
• Onboarding: Assists with initial phases of new hire onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Payroll: Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the bank's bi-weekly payroll, including any related reporting and/or administrative tasks. Serves as the first point of contact for team member questions related to pay, payroll, and time off.
• Benefits: Maintains a general familiarity with the bank's benefit and Wellness programs and assists team members with benefit-related questions/concerns. Assists with new hire benefit enrollments and annual Open Enrollment process. Performs various administrative duties related to the bank's Wellness program.
• Performance Management: Assists HR Manager with the maintenance of job descriptions; tracks and assigns new hire performance appraisals in Paylocity; assists with the bank's annual performance evaluation process.(For a complete job description, please scroll to the bottom of this page)
  We offer a welcoming workplace emphasizing our Core Values of Integrity, Team, Relationships, Community and Growth. Additionally, Reliance Bank is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
  • Flexible Spending Plans/Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Career development and learning opportunitiesRequirements: Education/Experience Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Manager, Business or a related field is normally required; specialized Human resource education/training preferred. A minimum of two (2) years' HR administrative support or related experience is normally required.
    Skills/Abilities: Qualified candidates should have the ability to communicate ideas/exchange information clearly and professionally so that others may understand; strong writing/reading/grammar skills; excellent interpersonal skills and social perceptiveness; strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities; ability to think creatively and leverage knowledge/experience to solve problems; ability to self-direct work activities and independently complete tasks; and the ability to perform work duties with the highest level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality; computer proficiency including strong working knowledge and confidence using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; basic understanding of Adobe Acrobat; valid driver's license.
    Working conditions and physical demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the day, with occasional need to move about the immediate workspace or to other areas of the department to accomplish tasks. Constant use of repeated motions involving the hands, wrists and fingers is required, as well as an ability to observe and analyze details at close range throughout the day. May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach or stretch to retrieve items or accomplish tasks. May occasionally adjust or move items weighing up to 20 lbs.
    Reliance Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    
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    Full Job Description:
    The HR specialist will serve in a supportive capacity to the Human Resource Manager, performing a variety of administrative duties across various HR functional areas to allow for the smooth execution of the bank's HR processes. Essential Duties
  • Provides general day-to-day HR administrative support:
    • Serves as the first point of contact for general HR-related inquiries from bank team members. Responds to questions or requests promptly with a high degree of customer service. Escalates questions/concerns to HR Manager as appropriate.
    • Scans and uploads employment-related documents to electronic employee files in a timely manner. Maintains organized electronic files to ensure accurate records related to employment, hiring, training, performance management, benefits, etc.
    • Maintains strong working knowledge of the Paylocity HRIS system and serves as first point of contact for Paylocity-related questions and concerns from team members.
    • Inputs data into Paylocity as needed to reflect position changes and promotions, new hires/terminations, salary increases, benefit changes, etc.
    • Submits HelpDesk tickets to the IT Department, Facilities, Deposit Operations, etc., as needed to coordinate employment changes, position/office changes, leave of absence and building access updates.
    • Assists with internal communication initiatives such as bank-wide email announcements, Paylocity community page, the bank's recognition and rewards program, and the team member newsletter.
    • Continuously evaluates current processes and procedures and makes recommendations for enhancement; seeks opportunities to create greater efficiencies within job duties or throughout the department to ensure that high customer service standards are maintained.
    • Performs various administrative tasks to support the HR operation: updates bank-wide directory; maintains CorpRead> HR folder; orders business cards, prints nametags; etc.
    • Compiles reports to assist in the annual Affirmative Action reporting process.
    • Maintains appropriate records and provides assigned reports.
    • Maintains, updates, and retains all documentation as required by the Bank as well as regulatory agencies; completes, or assists in the completion of, forms and statements required by the company or government concerning payroll and benefits information, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity compliant. 2. Performs administrative duties related to the bank's recruiting processes:
      • Creates internal and/or external job postings and posts to Paylocity recruitment module. Maintain up-to-date records of open positions.
      • Collaborates with hiring managers to update Paylocity recruiting records and schedule candidate interviews if needed.
      • Processes candidate pre-hire background and credit screening reports and completes reference verifications.
      • Assigns onboarding activities to new hires in Paylocity.
      • Assists with the initial phases on new hire orientation: sends new hire email announcements; schedules orientation sessions, works in conjunction with hiring manager to develop first week's agenda and forwards to new hire; sends new hire gift; updates orientation Powerpoint as needed; prints orientation handouts; assigns workflows for new hire paperwork and follows up to ensure completion. 3. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the bank's bi-weekly payroll.
        • Performs any pay-related administrative updates in Paylocity system (approves direct deposit changes, inputs salary changes, etc.) and ensures that changes are accurately reflected in Paylocity.
        • Reviews all team member timecards for accuracy and completeness on a bi-weekly basis. Follows up with team members and/or supervisors to address any discrepancies or areas of concern.
        • Utilizes Paylocity system to process bi-weekly payroll in an accurate and timely manner.
        • Downloads/scans and save payroll-related reports and documents.
        • Approves and submits bi-weekly 401(k) contributions and bank matching funds.
        • Answers any payroll-related questions from team members in a timely manner.4. Performs administrative duties related to the bank's benefits and wellness programs:
          • Maintains a general familiarity with, and understanding of, the bank's benefit plans.
          • Ensures that new hire benefit enrollments are submitted in Paylocity a timely manner. Verifies that benefit deductions are reflected accurately in Paylocity and in payroll.
          • Assists with the bank's annual benefits open enrollment process sends communication pieces to team members; monitors Paylocity open enrollment portal to ensure that enrollments are complete and submitted; assists team members in troubleshooting Paylocity open enrollment portal and completing their enrollments if needed; helps to answer general open enrollment-related questions.
          • Performs administrative duties related to the bank's Wellness program: coordinates/schedules annual biometric screenings; ensures completion of required Wellness activities; helps to keep team members engaged in program through ongoing communication and reminders; responds to questions regarding wellness program. 5.Performs administrative duties related to the bank's performance management and compensation programs:
            • Keeps records of upcoming performance evaluations and assigns to supervisors in Paylocity. Monitors performance appraisals for timely submission.
            • Assists the Human Resource Manager with the /maintenance of job descriptions.
            • Assists with the bank's annual performance evaluation process as needed. 6. Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.7. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements.8. Coordinates specific work tasks with other team members within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.9. Communicates with HR Manager and other HR team members in order to integrate goals and activities.
              Ancillary Duties1. Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.
              Job LocationReliance Bank Corporate Office, Altoona, PA
              Equipment/MachinesPhone and Phone Headset; Computer and Keyboard/Mouse; Printer/Scanner/Fax Machine; calculator; automobile.
              
              
              
              
              
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