Corporate Operations & HR Generalist

Summary of Job:

Nebraska Bank of Commerce is seeking a Corporate Operations & HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources and operational functions within our organization. This role is ideal for a mid-level HR professional who thrives in a small-company environment where flexibility, cross-functional collaboration, and trust are essential. The successful candidate will manage full cycle HR responsibilities while also supporting corporate operations initiatives in compliance, training, audit coordination, management reporting, and vendor/security logistics. The position engages with the COO and senior leadership, providing a clear pathway to develop management-track operational skillset through hands-on learning, coaching, and exposure to multiple departments.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Human Resource: Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions, paperwork, benefits updates, charitable giving forms, and general HR support. Manage the full cycle of recruiting and onboarding including job postings, applicant communication, interview coordination, pre-hire paperwork, and notification of final decisions. Support payroll coordination by gathering information, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate payroll completion. Maintain accurate records, answer questions related to leave accruals, and support year-end deduction calculations. Assist managers with new hire and termination paperwork.
2. Training & Organizational Development: Coordinate live and online training programs, track completion, and manage follow-up requirements. Maintain a growing library of training materials, documentation, and recorded sessions. Work across departments on identifying and developing solutions for employee training and education.
3. Compliance & Audit: Assist with the administration of compliance tasks using the department’s monthly calendar. Support tracking and coordination of audits with other team members. Assist with policy updates. Conduct spot checks of files as part of compliance routines and review new loan audit reports to identify potential files in scope. Assist in preparation and follow up for audits and exams under direction of Compliance Officer.
4. Board, Management, & Administrative Support: Assist with the collection, organization, and formatting of board and management reports. Participate in special projects, research, drafting, and administrative tasks.
5. Vendor and Security Coordination: Provide logistical support for access badges, visitor coordination, and secure building operations. Coordinate data collection for new vendors for onboarding and successful integration into bank systems and processes. Support coordination of on-site vendors and building projects.
6. Other duties and projects assigned.

Core Competencies/Qualifications

1. Relevant work experience will be taken into consideration. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Mid-level HR experience is preferred; early-career candidates with strong fundamentals will be considered. PHR certification is preferred. Experience in areas of HR, compliance, office administration, and/or banking is beneficial in expediting the training process.  A training plan will be tailored based on the candidate’s strengths and background.
2. A high level of interpersonal skill necessary to represent NBC in a positive way and ability to relate to and empathize with other co-workers, management, and customers.
3. Ability to work accurately and independently, while seeking advice under the appropriate conditions.
4. Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
5. Proactive and responsive with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent follow-through.
6. The ability to prioritize using effective time management and organizational skills in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
7. Experience with Window-based computer programs with superior knowledge of word, excel, and power point. Fiserv system knowledge is preferred.
8. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization and in the community.
9. Must possess a “can do” customer service attitude/philosophy.
10. Comply with all requirements, policies and procedures of bank’s compliance management program and Anti-Money Laundering Program including attending all required training.