Human Resources Generalist I

Wage Range:
Min: $54,153, Mid: $66,561, Max: $78,969

The Human Resources Generalist I fosters a healthy, productive workplace by partnering closely with managers and employees across all business units. Supports the full employee lifecycle by handling a wide range of human resources functions. Creates a positive workplace through effective conflict resolution, employee engagement, and compliance with HR policies.

• Monitor HR queue and answer general questions for all areas of HR while escalating inquiries to others as needed.
• Serve as a resource to management and employees to resolve employee relations concerns and provide guidance regarding policy questions, disciplinary actions, investigations and terms.
• Assist with employee terminations and exit interviews when needed, as well as attend unemployment hearings and respond to claims.
• Assist with preparing and recommending staff communication, newsletter articles, and HR-related policies, procedures and programs.
• Lead or assist with all aspects of the employee recognition programs, engagement initiatives, as well as assisting with employee relation programs and events.

• Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources and minimum 2 years HR experience or related preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. With 70+ locations throughout Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Heartland continues to grow and is committed to preserving strong ties to our communities, customers, employees, and shareholders.

Heartland Bank’s mission is "create value for the customer, earn a profit for the Bank, and have fun doing it!". At Heartland, employees have the opportunity to make a difference every day.

At Heartland Bank, we offer a competitive benefits package to provide you with peace of mind.

• Regularly:
  Sitting, Feeling/Touching, Talking, Hearing, Vision - close peripheral, depth
• Frequently:
  Standing, Walking, Grasping/Reaching - with arms and hands, Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally:
  Climbing and/or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling, Lifting (30 lbs.)

Heartland Bank is deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The salary range represents the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Heartland Bank considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The salary range minimum, midpoint, and maximum listed above represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and pay grade. Starting pay typically starts between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The Bank offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.