Career Opportunity
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, ever-growing team that transforms talent into top-tier financial professionals and visionary changemakers? At Helm Bank USA, we don’t just build careers – we build business leaders, while Growing the Dream.
Overview
Functional Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Corporate Job Title: Officer
Division: HR
Department: Human Resources
Location: Miami
Reporting Line: Senior Vice President, Chief Talent & Culture Officer
Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the operational aspect of the Human Resources function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable delivery of HR services across the organization.
This role serves as an operational leader, managing payroll, HR systems (UKG), recruitment, compliance, employee lifecycle processes, regulatory trainings requirements, and HR service delivery while driving process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
The incumbent partners closely with leadership to foster high-quality employee experience, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency.
Who We Are
We are a leading Bank with global reach, shaping one of the most attractive personalized client services in the financial industry. At Helm Bank USA, we have created a new banking experience through a business model centered around our clients, proudly providing customer service for more than thirty years. Not only do we build strong relationships: our relationships are measured in generations. Our vision is to create a financial connection to the United States for multinational companies and foreign national individuals seeking their own dreams of business opportunities and real estate investments. Through strong relationships, our purpose is to help our clients make great decisions.
Today -as when we started- Helm Bank USA is driven by one imperative goal: to create the best possible solutions for our clients; we are passionate about delivering expert advice to our clients and creating solutions that enable them to reach their financial ambitions in highly competitive markets.
At Helm Bank USA, we believe that the human touch and talent make all the difference!
We are looking for passionate, impact players, and changemakers to join our success story while taking our company to new heights. Come join us and become immersed in our best-in-class, team-oriented type of culture -where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This is our inspiration!
Who You Are
You are a motivated exceptional financial services professional who is passionate about supporting key initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You excel at handling a rapid flow of requests and always thrive to provide utmost excellent level of support. You are a hardworking, dedicated, and positive individual who continuously aims to make outstanding contributions and effect a difference from day one.
What You’ll Do
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:
Core Duties
- Manage HR Operations, including payroll, HRIS, compliance, and employee data analytics.
- Manage time and attendance (e.g. tracking timesheets, PTO/absence and manager approvals).
- Manage payroll processing and operational controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage HRIS functionality, data integrity, reporting, and system optimization.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies; maintain accurate records.
- Manage recruitment process, since requisition inception to posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding transition
- Lead HR audits and regulatory reporting (e.g., ACA, Non-Discrimination Testing, internal/external audits).
- Monitor and ensure timely completion of full scope of performance management process
- Partner with managers on performance management and employee development.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for assigned HR functions, providing guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and HR programs.
- Coordinate and track training programs, ensuring completion, documentation, and compliance.
- Support in the development and implementation of any HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Deliver HR reporting, metrics, and documentation to support audits, leadership, and decision-making.
- Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally to align HR operations with business needs and strategic initiatives.
What You’ll Need
Requirements and Qualifications
- Master’s in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred; advanced certifications (SHRM-SCP/SPHR) are a plus.
- +10 years of progressive HR experience, with strong emphasis in HR Operations.
- Experience in banking or financial services is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to manage processes, audits, and operational controls.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Competencies
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, fostering trust and mutual respect to achieve shared goals. Effective communication & Adaptability. Enhance Service Delivery. Conflict Resolution. Giving & Receiving feedback. Valuing Diversity.
- Business Acumen/Sophistication
Ability to understand and apply business principles, concepts, KPIs, and strategies to make informed decisions to contribute to organizational success. Strategic & Critical Thinking. Solutions-Driven. Decision Making.
Have a business-driven mindset, prioritizing customer’s needs. Problem-Solving. Growth Mindset. Aligning individual and department goals with bank’s business objectives. Omnichannel communication while maintaining personalized service. Client excellence.
Thinking outside the box and developing new ideas to improve ways of working. Ability to work with emerging technologies. Digital Transformational Mindset. Resource allocation. Technical Skills. Change Management. Continuous Learning. Transformational creativity. Agility & Flexibility. Automation & Process Optimization
- Regulatory & Risk Management
Adapting to changing regulations with sound risk management. Analytical. Integrity & Rule Compliance. Regulatory Governance. Financial Crime Prevention. Operational Risk Avoidance. Risk-Aware Mindset. Cybersecurity. Corporate Social Responsibility.
Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results. Acquiring skills & knowledge through practical and active engagement. Real-world application. Lifelong Learner. Being curious and eager to develop skillset. SMART Goal Setting, Time Management. Proficiency. Training & Upskilling.
Ability to take responsibility and ownership. Fostering Trust. High Performance. Follow Through. Set Clear Expectations. Provide Resources & Coaching. Measuring work output. Process-Driven. Results-Oriented. Consistency. Lead by Example. Self-Management.
Communicate effectively. Integrated Business Excellence. Drive sustainable growth. Value Creation & Long-Term Thinking. Stakeholder Inclusion. Corporate Purpose & Values Alignment. Impact Assessment. Operational Resilience & Crisis Management. Operational Excellence. Adaptability.
Life at Helm Bank USA
At Helm Bank USA, our sustainable success is based on our talents and how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value. Staying true to that mission, we fully live by our corporate values: empathy, curiosity, creativity, and passion! These values represent the essence of our brand and encapsulate the DNA of our organization. In other words: They say who we are, what we do and how we do it.
We have a constant healthy respect for our Best Banks To Work For & Best Places to Work in Florida certified culture and community. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and appreciate that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved in strategic oversight, running the business, and in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider our people our number one asset and as such, we unceasingly aim for our employees to realize their full potential by continuously assessing and offering new personal and professional development opportunities.
Why You Should Join Helm Bank USA
We have historically regarded the well-being of our employees at heart and on top of mind. In that vein, we continue to strive to offer benefits and programs that support the interests of our teams while continue to foster the culture that makes us an Employer of choice. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join Helm Bank USA include:
- Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision - 100% covered by the Bank for all employees; eligible family members covered by employees at a group’s rate
- Short Term & Long Term Disability, as well as Group Term Life insurance of twice the annual salary fully covered by Helm Bank USA; no expense to the employee
- Competitive first-level PTO and other time-off policies
- Company 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% of up to 5% of eligible compensation
- Supplemental optional benefits such Voluntary Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Cancer Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-sponsored training and professional development opportunities
- Employee Spotlight recognition
If you’re ready for a career where you can exercise your passions while being a gamechanger, are relentlessly committed to service, and have a team-player mindset, apply today!
