FVP/ Human Resources Director

Job Summary:  

The Human Resources (HR) Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources including payroll, 401K, recruitment, employee benefits, performance management, leadership development, employee and labor relations, policy compliance, and planning and executing strategic HR initiatives. The Human Resources Director and their team is responsible for implementing the cultural values of the Bank and executing key initiatives that support our strategic vision.  This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects, serve as a resource to personnel, and the management team.  The Human Resources Director must maintain a professional appearance that is conducive to promoting a positive image on behalf of CommerceWest Bank to its employees as well as the public.

Essential Functions:

1. Implements the cultural values of the Bank and fully execute key initiatives that support CommerceWest Banks strategic vision.
2. Guides management and employees regarding company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, incentives, etc.) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
3. Responsible for full cycle recruiting which includes collaborating with hiring managers on job requirements, sourcing, screening of candidates, coordinating interviews and placing qualified candidates.
4. Responsible for overseeing all payroll and benefits administration and monitoring. Administer program that supports the overall culture of the Bank such as Birthday Program, Years of Service, Glassdoor and Indeed reviews. 
5. Creates and develops policies and office wide correspondence, including semi-monthly newsletter and flyers. 
6. Develops and implements Bank wide performance objectives through the Incentive plan and Scorecard process by working with management to set goals, evaluate performance, and ensure reviews are in alignment with company expectations.
7. Analyze options and cost alternatives for providing employee benefits, recommend benefits program modifications and lead efforts in implementing changes.
8. Coaches managers and supervisors on employee relation skills, including communication, performance appraisals, rewards and recognition, accountability.
9. Ensures the CEO is informed of significant problems that may jeopardize the achievement of objectives and those which are not being adequately addressed. 
10. Prepares special reports/projects, as required. 
11. Ensure that the bank is consistently adhering to all state and federal employee laws.
12. This position will require the ability to manage multiple projects, work in a fast paced environment, pay attention to detail and serve as a resource to personnel, and the management team.
13. Perform other duties and special projects as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 10 or more years of Human Resources, Payroll or Administrative duties
• Requires the ability to be flexible, work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, self-starter, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines a must
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws.
• Present professional image and work well in a team environment

Work Details:   

• Schedule: Full Time
• Work Location: Irvine, CA
• Pay Range: $140,000-150,000 annual salary

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Bank reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, the Bank, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. The lack of appropriate and timely execution of the essential job functions will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

CommerceWest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identification, or sexual orientation. CommerceWest Bank will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.

While our recruiting platforms may use automated tools to surface applicants, all hiring decisions are reviewed and made exclusively by our human recruiting team in compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Employee must comply with all applicable Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-money laundering laws and regulations, all Bank policies and procedures, and other Banking laws and regulations.