HR Business Partner

Description

What You’ll Be Doing

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and collaborative partner to leaders and team members across Bank Iowa. This role is instrumental in aligning people strategies with business goals, fostering a people-centered culture, and driving engagement, performance, and compliance. The HRBP delivers high-quality service and guidance across key HR functions including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, development, and change management.

• Partners with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with Bank Iowa's goals and values.
• Provides day-to-day HR guidance and coaching to leaders on performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Assists Talent Management Specialist with recruitment process, including but not limited to requisition & candidate management in application tracking system, interviewing, preparing offer letters and communicating background check results.
• Identifies training and development needs and communicate them to the appropriate people leader and HR Director.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Leads and supports change initiatives with clear communication and optimism.

The HR Business Partner is generally scheduled to work between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, hours can be flexible depending on need.

Requirements

Skills/Experience You’Ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of professional human resources experience, preferably in a business partner role.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite products, especially strong Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge in State (IA) and Federal employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with leaders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically small and large group presentation; problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

What you’ll love about us

Our team members love working here, and the prevailing reason is this: our people. In addition to the great team you will be a part of, here are some of the other reasons why our team members love working here:

• A competitive financial package we want you to bring your best so in addition to your compensation, every team member receives a bonus opportunity, a generous 401k match, and discretionary profit sharing.
• Robust benefits and wellness - we are proud to offer health, dental and vision insurance as well as a wellness program designed to help drive down your premiums for benefits-eligible team members. Our wellness initiatives promote positive change and allow our team members to think big.
• Blending work and life – As a people-centered organization, each team member is provided a generous PTO bank. Bank Iowa team members receive 11 paid observed holidays, 100% paid parental leave, an opportunity for sabbatical leave, generous bereavement, and an employee assistance program designed to support team members throughout various stages in their lives.
• Continued learning opportunities – Bank Iowa enables great things and supports team member development at every stage of your career. Our development approach focuses on your innate talents and developing those into areas of strengths. Learning experiences are available in formal & informal training settings, as well as, on-the-job training. Development programs are available in-person and online. Our tuition reimbursement program is available to support formal education programs.
• Community Involvement – Our team members are active members of their communities and people-centered. Bank Iowa aspires to be a center of influence in each of the 22 communities we are located in. In addition to company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, we offer paid volunteer time off (VTO), which allows team members to give their time to organizations they care about, without having to use PTO.
• Recognition – Bank Iowa is proud of our team members who “Live our Values”. Our peer nominated recognition program presented annually, recognizes and celebrates team members who exemplified our values from the past year.

Our People-Centered Culture

At Bank Iowa our purpose is to Empower People, Inspire Success and Foster Growth. Bank Iowa is one of the leading independent Ag banks and the second-largest family-owned bank in the state of Iowa. Our bank family consists of team members and clients throughout Iowa who we serve in our 22 communities.

At Bank Iowa, we’re proud to put people first, and we value our team members as much as our clients. We support team member development by focusing on their innate talents and developing those into areas of strength. We offer an environment where people care about each other like family. If you’re looking for a career with colleagues who have the opportunity to bring their best, think big, and enable great things, Bank Iowa is the place for you.

Bank Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a passion for creating an inclusive environment where all people are truly welcomed, valued and respected – for all of who they are – regardless of differences. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.