Human Resources Assistant (Creative Design)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago's Bank®, as a full-time Human Resources Assistant!
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
Promote from within culture
Position Overview:
The Human Resources Assistant will contribute to company performance by providing tactical and administrative support on people and organization development functions. Performs HR related duties at the administrative level while supporting the Talent Management team as well as various managers and employees.
What you'll do:
Maintains HRIS and employment documentation and ensures all information is accurate and up to date.
Produces reports and analyze current trends (e.g. quarterly turnover, labor force availabilities, etc.) to determine appropriate actions needed that will support the business.
Responsible for Onboarding of new hires, including processing the hire in HRIS system, sending out welcome emails and providing instruction to new hires and managers in advance of first day new hire orientation.
Provide general administrative report for the HR team, including updating process documents, supporting cyclical HR programs, co-ordination of audits.
Serve as a resource for projects as they arise.
Qualifications:
High School Degree or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Experience in banking or HR role preferred
Intermediate computer skills
Benefits:
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation:
The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.20 - $26.45, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
