VP, Human Resources Manager -Hybrid at Mission Valley Bank

Are you seeking a fun, collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions as the Vice President, Human Resources will be recognized? If the answer is yes, apply to become a member of Mission Valley Bank's valued, talented and proven team, dedicated to service excellence.

What Will Be Your Key Accountabilities?

• Responsible to administer all aspects of Company human resource policies and functions.
• Responsible for the effective performance of various human resources functions, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, compensation, benefits, employee relations, payroll, and for ensuring company-wide compliance with EEO, ADA, OSHA, and other governmental regulations. Submit applicable reports as required.
• Provides recommendations to Senior Management in establishing overall human resources objectives, policies, and plans. Ensures Human Resources activities are conducted in accordance with established Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, and recommend and implement updates to policies to ensure compliance.
• Assist President and CEO in developing short and long-term objectives, goals and strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, and recommend and implement updates to policies to ensure compliance.
• Co-lead company Leadership Team promoting and supporting company culture.
• Assist President and CEO, and partners, in investigating and resolving and issuing documentation, writing letters, planning phone communication, for all employee relations issues in compliance with company policy, and applicable legal requirements.
• Ensure HR Policies are updated and communicated to management and staff as directed.
• Recommend and oversee employee personnel file organization and maintenance, including electronic filing.
• Ensure employee payroll, benefits, and personnel questions are promptly and courteously resolved.
• Handle payroll processing biweekly, in partnership with Finance Department.
• Implement report of metrics for Human Resources Department, to include all aspects of HR oversight.
• Ensure President and CEO informed consistently of all location activities and of any significant problems.
• Attend HR Law Seminars and industry events.

What Are We All Doing?

• Embrace MVB's core values ACCEPT, show respect for cultural differences; promote working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Support a diverse workforce and affirmative action.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and may train others on products, services, departmental systems, and related technology, policies and procedures.
• Bring any suspicious activity to the attention of a supervisor, or the BSA Officer.
• Follow all Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Understand and adhere to regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FCRA, BSA, GLBA, etc. as the regulations pertain to the employee's job function.

What Do You Bring to the Team?

A list of job experiences and qualification requirements are great, but what is most important to us is humility, vulnerability, transparency, a performance-driven attitude, and a team-player approach. Additionally, you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with certificate in related field, or equivalent experience and education.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources positions, with at least five years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations. Understanding of compensation and benefits policies and programs, employee relations practices and all aspects of employment related issues, from pre-employment to termination.
• Banking or financial institution experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the strictest of confidentiality as required for this position.
• Ability to work successfully in a deadline driven, team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational, problem solving, research and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.
• Must possess skills necessary to be a successful manager including compliance with all human resources policies and procedures, recruiting and training compliance, providing feedback, establishing and supporting attainment of goals and reviewing and completing annual performance evaluations.

What Do We Have For You?

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance eligibly the first day of the month following employment.
• Several discount programs, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), several voluntary plans, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account and more
• 401(k) pre-tax with matching contribution and Roth 401(k)
• Free checking and savings accounts
• Monthly stipend for cell phone expenses
• Flexible work schedule 
• Beyond holidays, vacation and sick pay. Adoption assistance and leave options for medical, personal or family reasons including jury duty and military leave
• Recognition programs, monetary rewards for new team members and more

Who Are We?

We are an independent commercial business bank focused on the financial needs of small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, professionals, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. Launched in July 2001, headquartered in Sun Valley, CA, our organizers and founders are local business people and bankers who have worked in - and served - this community for many years. We understand the importance of developing and building strong relationships within the communities we serve, providing exceptional financial solutions and acting as Trusted Advisors to each of our clients.

Mission Valley Bank knows that being an outstanding bank requires both knowledge and delivering superior service to our customers. Every day we perform with an uncompromising commitment to the highest customer service standards. We seek talented and proven individuals who share these standards to join our team.

Mission Valley Bank is committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business.

Mission Valley Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all positions.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Note: This preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.