Human Resources Specialist at Montecito Bank & Trust

Join Montecito Bank & Trust as a Human Resources Specialist!

As the largest locally owned community Bank on the Central Coast, Montecito Bank & Trust is committed to our founding principle: to make the communities we serve better places to live and work. We are always looking for talented professionals who are passionate about personalized service, community involvement, and innovation. By joining our team, we are dedicated to your career development and wellbeing, in and out of the workplace. 

About the Role

Montecito Bank & Trust is seeking a full-time Human Resources Specialist to join the team in our Human Resources department. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will deliver a World Class Experience by performing a wide variety of professional Human Resources administrative support, performance management system administration and HRIS system work, onboarding program, policy and procedure development, reporting and providing support and back-up to multiple HR processes. The position is responsible for working collaboratively with the HR team to support the Bank’s strategic initiatives through implementation of HR business plans. Incumbent will also serve as an information resource to our internal and external partners while providing them with a World Class Experience. You will be located in Santa Barbara, CA with a fully on-site work schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• A college degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of Human Resources administration or similar related work experience required.
• Previous experience working in HRIS system and/or performance management systems or similar related work experience required. 
• Must be flexible and willing to work in an interactive and dynamic team environment.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly to associates.

Your Responsibilities

The essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Support the administration of recruitment and onboarding of new associates, including the internship program.
• Administrative support to associate changes in ADP and other HR platforms. 
• Support the development, updates and maintain accurate and current HR policies and procedures.
• Provide backup support to associate status changes including, but not limited to, promotions, transfers, department changes, direct report changes, change in hours, and various other status changes.
• Conduct callback on multiple Human Resources processes and HRIS system.
• Conduct annual I-9 and multiple self HR process audits.
• Utilize DocuSign to support the distribution and receiving of HR documents.

Your Benefits

• Workplace Culture that Values YOU
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401K Matching/Retirement Planning
• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, Federal Holidays, & Volunteer Time
• Associate Bank Accounts
• Bank Gatherings, Events, & Associate Engagement Activities 

Individual pay is based on a multitude of factors, including candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform in the position and pay equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montecito Bank & Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Montecito Bank & Trust is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in our application process to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Employment eligibility is contingent on completing the DHS Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form and presenting acceptable documentation upon hire verifying your identity and right to work in the United States. The Bank does not sponsor visas, green cards, CPT, OPT, or other work authorizations.

Interested in Applying?

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