Human Resources Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Chickasha, OK 73018Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: BankingThe First National Bank & Trust Company is a leading financial institution with corporate offices in Chickasha, OK and bank locations in the surrounding area.

For more than 130 years, the bank has remained a strong and faithful community partner with expertise in a full range of banking services. We are excited for the future and our continued commitment to the bank’s mission.

At FNBT, we commit to promote the success of our customers and communities, provide high quality financial services and maintain a strong, safe financial institution.

Job Summary

We are looking for someone with a curious, teachable mindset who is committed to excellence, values customer service, and pays close attention to detail to join our team. 

The Human Resources Assistant supports the operations of the Human Resources Department, with a primary focus on recruiting, onboarding, payroll and benefits. This role is responsible for assisting with the full-cycle recruiting process, including drafting and posting job announcements, screening candidates, conducting telephone interviews, initiating assessments, and reference checks. Coordinates new hire onboarding process to provide a positive and seamless welcome to the bank.  

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities, time management skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a proactive and professional manner.

Essential Functions

Manages job postings for open positions.
Assist with recruiting initiatives, including attending career fairs and community hiring events.
Review applications to ensure alignment with position requirements and conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews.
Enter and manage position, candidate, and employee information within the HRIS (Paycom).
Serves as point of contact for new hire onboarding experience.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
Performs routine audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
Escalates issues of particular concern to the HR Manager or Director.
Ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, including tax filings (W-2s/1099s) and wage laws.
Process payroll, COBRA services and employee benefits.
Serves as primary contact for benefit and insurance representatives, pay monthly benefit statements and reconcile accounts.

This list includes the current primary responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change, as needed, for the purpose of operational efficiency.
QualificationsPosition Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Two years of human resources or closely related experience preferred   
One year of Paycom experience preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrates the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and maintaining a sense of urgency  
Strong listening and communication skills with the ability to communicate calmly and effectively under pressure.

Other Requirements

Must reside in Oklahoma and pass a background and credit check
This is an in-person position, and it is critical to remain available to team members during business hours
May have intermittent local travel to other locations for meetings, training opportunities and bank events