Human Resources Senior Manager

Mauch Chunk Trust Company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Senior Manager to oversee and administer all aspects of the Bank''s human resources operations. This position serves as the organization''s senior HR professional, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support in employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, regulatory compliance, and organizational development.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR generalist and leadership experience, strong knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment laws, and the ability to independently manage complex employee relations and compliance matters within a community banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Employment Law Compliance

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and employee separations.

• Provide guidance to management regarding employment laws, HR policies, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.

• Administer leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, disability, and other protected leaves.

• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex employment matters as needed.

Talent Acquisition & Performance Management

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, background checks, and employment offers.

• Oversee employee onboarding, orientation, employment eligibility verification, and required documentation.

• Administer annual performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.

• Support management with succession planning, workforce development, and employee retention strategies.

Benefits & Compensation Administration

• Oversee employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts.

• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment, qualifying life events, COBRA administration, and benefit-related compliance requirements.

• Maintain relationships with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.

• Administer compensation programs, salary structures, merit increases, market analyses, and job evaluations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.

HR Operations, Systems & Reporting

• Oversee HRIS administration, employee records, data integrity, and HR reporting.

• Coordinate with Finance and Payroll regarding personnel changes, compensation adjustments, benefit deductions, and leave-related transactions.

• Prepare workforce reports, including headcount, turnover, compensation, and compliance metrics.

• Maintain accurate employment records and support internal audits and regulatory examinations.

Training & Organizational Development

• Identify employee training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.

• Oversee required regulatory and compliance training programs.

• Support leadership development, employee engagement, recognition initiatives, and organizational culture.

• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational initiatives, and HR process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

• 7-10 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least five years of broad HR generalist or leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.

• Hands-on experience administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other employment-related leave programs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment laws and regulations.

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification.

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Previous HR experience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.

• Experience serving as the primary HR professional in a small to mid-sized organization.

• Experience with HRIS platforms, compensation analysis, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.

Employment at Mauch Chunk Trust is contingent upon the successful completion of a federal and state criminal background check and a credit check. These checks will be conducted prior to the start of employment to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing these background screenings. Failure to meet the required criteria may result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.