At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we’re experiencing great growth and creating new possibilities for the communities we serve and for the people who make our success possible. Since our founding in 1892, we've remained committed to building meaningful relationships with our clients while fostering a workplace where associates can thrive, develop, and make an impact. As a full-service financial institution, we provide personalized banking, business, and wealth management solutions designated to help our clients achieve their financial goals. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s how we support our customers, communities, and employees every day. If you’re passionate about developing talent, strengthening organizational culture, and helping people succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about Sunflower Bank by visiting our website at sunflowerbank.com. 

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner at our Irvine, CA location, currently branded as First Foundation Bank. This position will help shape the employee experience, support our business leaders, and drive talent initiatives that position our organization for continued success. If you're energized by building strong teams, fostering an engaging workplace culture, and partnering with leaders to achieve results, you'll find meaningful opportunities to make an impact.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Description:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner position leads an assigned region and provides strategic and operational support in the areas of employee relations, talent acquisition, talent development, compliance, performance management, and implementation of organizational initiatives. The Senior HRBP partners with operational leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices. This role routinely handles sensitive and confidential information and exercises independent judgment in addressing complex employee and business matters. This role requires the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills are essential to effectively coach leaders, support employees, and drive organizational effectiveness. Prior experience with an HRIS system and strong employee relations skills experience required. Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and implement all HR initiatives, processes, and systems.
• Provide full-service HR support to assigned groups.
• Conduct recruitment effort for all personnel, write, and place advertisements.
• Maintain company organizational charts and HRIS system.
• Influence managers on optimal workforce utilization, talent management, and performance differentiation. 
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 
• Create an environment of positive employee relations, keep confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, must be approachable and fair, balance business needs with employee needs, and spend significant time interfacing directly with employees/client base. 
• Monitors employee climate and keeps a pulse on it to identify issues/trends; counsels managers on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Support and properly apply policies and practices. Investigate and ensure fair resolution of issues with policies and practices.
• Identify training needs in client base and identify/recommend training programs as needed. 
• Prepares timely and thorough responses to unemployment claims, providing supporting documentation as appropriate.
• Work with the HR Director to deliver on compensation, organizational development, and workforce planning strategies to address the current and future needs of the Company.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.
• Responsible for upholding Fair and Responsible Banking practices and Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
• Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 
• 5-7 years of Human Resources experience, including employee relations and coaching and developing managers
• Experience working with both non-exempt and exempt personnel.
• Experience with and working knowledge of HR laws, practices, policies, and models, specifically in California. Multi-state knowledge preferred. 
• Demonstrate expertise in employee relations and employment law compliance. 
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong bias for action and a keen sense of urgency with limited guidance and superior results.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor based on organizational level.
• Analytical skills to rationalize business concepts and rapidly translate them into usable data.
• Understand the Company's compensation philosophy, the relationship between compensation and benefits as a total package and can explain all plans and programs to employees. 
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and HR Systems knowledge.
• Must possess good spelling, grammar and basic math concepts with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, WC, Unemployment and other related state and federal regulations preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be bondable.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Working Conditions 

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work-related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives, and we know that starts with our team.

Our supportive culture empowers team members to grow and seize new opportunities. Like our namesake, the sunflower, we are: 

• Rooted in Strength 
• Propelled by Growth 
• Individuals in a Great Whole 
• Creating Possibility 
• Community Focused 

Associates enjoy outstanding benefits, including: 

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match 
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Fitness Reimbursement 
• Paid Time Off 
• Volunteer Leave 
• Paid Holidays

Plus many more associate perks & incentives! 

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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