Talent Resources Manager

Description

About us:

ConnectOne Bank proves that putting people first is a better way to do business. At ConnectOne, we’re builders — of businesses, communities, and equity. Most importantly, we’re building opportunities. Our mission is to ensure our employees feel empowered to make important decisions, reach their potential and truly make an impact.

ConnectOne is a growth organization by design; it is part of our DNA and we take pride in seeing our employees grow with us. Founded in 2005 by an entrepreneur, we have grown into a high-performing commercial bank, inspiring a new model for our industry’s future. By embracing technology and all the ways it can help us become a world-class service organization, we support small business owners by fueling their mission. 

People First is the blueprint for our culture. It is at the foundation of everything we do and the decisions we make. At ConnectOne, you have the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic culture and team. Develop your forward-thinking skills, thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, and succeed at “a better place to be”. 

ConnectOne Bank is an Equal Housing and Equal Opportunity Lender, and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

About this role:

The Talent Resources Manager is responsible for the delivery of HR policies, programs, and procedures with a focus on employee relations and additional responsibilities related to the overall employee experience and talent journey. 

In this role you will: 

• Support the Bank’s “People First” focus and rules of engagement—maintaining a professional demeanor, working as an active member of the CNOB team, providing clients excellent service, always striving to make CNOB “A Better Place to Be.”
• Lead the employee relations programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. 
• Advise and coach managers on the resolution of complex employee relations issues, including compliance and application of employment laws, regulations, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations into complex employee relations issues. 
• Consult and guide internal clients on HR issues (for example, conflict resolution, performance management, terminations, as well as other HR policies and procedures). 
• Support the Talent Resources Director in implementing talent management programs (for example, performance management, succession planning, and special projects). 
• Oversee and serve as the backup for facilitating onboarding and offboarding, including managing coordination with appropriate teams (for example, IT, HR operations) and assisting with exit interviews. 
• Recommend innovative approaches to policies and procedures to support continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations. 

Must haves: 

• Strong “People First” interest and ability.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws (for example, EEOC, ADEA, ADA, FMLA and FLSA laws.)
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations. 
• Demonstrated skills with Google Platform & MS Office Suite & HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated competency with relationship building and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Presence, confidence, and communications skills that assure effective participation at all levels of an organization. 
• Demonstrated coaching skills 
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational development, or related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience in HR 

Bonus Points For:

• HR certification or currently pursuing a certification (SHRM-CP certification or PHR) 

Additional information

Benefits:

• World class health, vision, and dental benefits on day one
• 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work from home (depending on role)
• Employee appreciation events (team building, softball games, food truck days, etc..)
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Wellness programs (flu shot, preventive care, health programs and services discounts, etc..)
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employee Discount perks
• CNOB Community Service Events

This position will be able to sit in Union, NJ or one of our Long Island locations. 

….and much, much more!

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