Sr. Human Resources Manager

Who we are :

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.5 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time.

And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description :

Do you have experience driving process improvements? Do you excel at leveraging data and data analytics? Do employees and leaders seek you out for advice and consulting?

Do you get excited thinking about ways to enhance the impact HR has on the success of an organization? If you are an experienced HR leader, who thrives at creating operational excellence while also being a trusted and sought after business partner, we would like to talk with you.

We are searching for a Sr. Human Resources Manager. In this critical leadership role, you would be responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee relations, talent management, health and welfare benefits, payroll, and employment immigration.

You would lead an experienced payroll team that processes twice monthly payroll for the bank as well as our district associations, with a total of approximately 2,000 exempt and non-exempt employees.

You would design and administer human resources policies and procedures that cover the bank and can also be applicable to our associations, including on-going compliance and audits.

You would oversee and establish / revise procedures and proactively seek out process improvements.

You will report to and assist the Sr. Vice President of HR in strategic planning and delivery of Human Resources services to the bank and our association customers and lead a team of 3 payroll staff and an HR Generalist.

You will collect, analyze, and leverage HR data and insights to make recommendations to leadership. You will be authorized to represent the bank to partner and enhance bank and / or association business needs and objectives.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead a team that provides guidance to managers and employees on issues related to talent management, diversity and inclusion, payroll, benefits, and retirement.
• Be a business partner with leaders with a focus on coaching and consulting to leverage your HR expertise to influence business decisions.
• Administer, interpret, and assist in revising and developing various human resource practices, policies and procedures.

Provide advice and counsel to managers regarding personnel practices, policies, employment laws, and various employee relations issues.

Recommend policy changes to the Sr. VP of HR.

In partnership with the AgFirst / Farm Credit Bank of Texas plan administrator, responsible for benefit plan design and implementation.

Interpret provisions of benefit plans, monitoring programs, and making recommendations for enhancements.

• Ensure bank compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations.
• Oversee compliance with USCIS regulations including I-9 and employee immigration programs as well as employment-based visa processes.
• Provide Sr. VP of HR various human resource reports as necessary. Assist in evaluation of reports, budgets, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.

Participate in developing department goals and objectives, development plans, systems, and processes with an emphasis on process improvements and operational excellence.

Handle employee counseling, employee assistance program, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing; resolve employee relations issues using conflict resolution best practices;

participate as a team member on bank, departmental and divisional change management teams.

Oversee employee meetings and employee engagement events. Present at a variety of HR sponsored activities, programs, training sessions, committee meetings and preparing supporting materials.

Develop agendas and review topics and prepare employee communications.

• Respond to bank audits that detail personnel practices, affirmative action plans, diversity, and salary administration processes.
• Recommend an operational budget for areas of responsibility which will provide the necessary resources to carry out the required functions effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee Diversity Council activities and administration to support our strategic diversity goals.
• Consult with association contacts on general employment issues.
• Oversee department records management / enterprise content management processes.
• Serve as department data steward.

What You Bring to the Team :

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our scenic North Austin office off Loop 360 at the Pennybacker Bridge and willing to be onsite daily.

This is a critical role that covers many diverse skills. This position requires :

A bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, industrial relations or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus seven (7) or more years of direct HR experience with a concentration in HR Administration, Employee Relations, Payroll, and Business Partnership.

The Sr. Human Resources Manager position requires an in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations relating to general HR administration, employment practices, and wage & hour disciplines.

This position must be able to lead, control, organize and plan day-to-day work operations of the HR function to include payroll, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and diversity programs with minimal direction and oversight.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Familiar with the latest thinking in HR practices; strong interpersonal, influencing, coaching, communication, and presentation skills;

project management and conflict resolution skills; creative problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent customer service skills, strong business judgment and supervisory experience is also required.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas :

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance :

• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Option to use sick leave to take your pet to the vet for emergency services
• Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program

Important note : We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary.

The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work.

We can't personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

A / EOE / M / F / D / V

LI-Onsite

I-Hybrid