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Last Updated: September 28th 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

BUSINESS UNIT: American National Bank & Trust

LOCATION: Main Bank, Wichita Falls, TX

SUPERVISOR: Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director

FLSA STATUS: Full-time / Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department to ensure efficient delivery of HR services across the organization. This role assists with recruiting, onboarding, employee records management, benefits coordination and compliance with state and federal employment laws. The HR Assistant serves as a key support resource to employees and management while maintaining strict confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

HR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

1. Provide administrative assistance to HR officers and staff, ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality of employee information.

2. Maintain and update employee records and files (both electronic and physical files).

3. Manage HR databases and prepare reports for audits, management reviews, and other HR functions.

4. Manage scheduling and logistics for HR-related events and meetings.

5. Complete other administrative tasks as necessary to support the HR team.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

1. Serve as first point of contact between employees and HR management, for general HR inquiries.

2. Promote a positive work environment by providing timely, accurate, and confidential support to employees and supervisors.

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

1. Assist with employee benefits activities, including benefits orientation meetings, ordering ID cards, and providing support for annual Open Enrollment.

2. Maintain benefits documentation in compliance with ERISA and COBRA requirements.

RECRUITING / ONBOARDING

1. Assist with job postings and applicant tracking.

2. Assist with the preparation of onboarding materials, including offer letters and new hire packets (Welcome packets and swag bags.) Ensure new hire photos are taken.

3. Create and distribute company-wide communications for new hires, separations, and employee status changes.

COMPLIANCE, RECORDKEEPING & REPORTING

1. Maintain and update AAP reporting.

2. Maintain compliance with all required labor law postings across all locations; ensure updates are completed as regulations change.

3. Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files, including Form I-9 documentation and retention in accordance with federal regulations.

4. Assist with unemployment claims documentation, EEO reporting and HR audits.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

1. Assist with coordination of training sessions, maintain accurate training records, and help prepare or update training materials.

2. Schedule training, including communications, materials, and attendance tracking.

PAYROLL SUPPORT

1. Assist with payroll processing by verifying timecards and addressing payroll related inquiries such as check copy requests.

2. Conduct audits of time and attendance records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy; ensure leave balances are correct.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Proven experience in administrative and HR support.

2. Must be proficient with 10-key (by touch); alpha/numeric data entry; spreadsheets, word processing, basic typing and possess excellent PC skills.

3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Solid verbal and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with applicants, employees, and managers. Must be comfortable meeting with and speaking to new people. Team-oriented with a pro-active, “can do” attitude. Active listening skills.

4. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring any questionable issues to direct supervisor.

5. PLANNING: Considerable responsibility regarding general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work; Must possess excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.

6. MENTAL DEMAND: Very high mental demand; Must be able to work effectively while multi-tasking in a high-stress environment with ever-changing priorities and highly confidential information. Possess the ability to prioritize tasks. May be asked to work overtime hours due to “last-minute” (urgent) requests.

7. PUBLIC CONTACT: Regular contact with applicants involves furnishing and obtaining information; knowing what to say and when to say it is extremely important when conducting interviews and obtaining background employment information for potential hires; failure to exercise proper judgment may result in monetary losses to company.

8. EMPLOYEE CONTACT: Regular contact with co-workers and managers within the bank, which will require coordination of efforts generally in the normal course of performing duties.

9. ACCURACY: Extremely high expectations for accuracy, attention to detail and consistency in applying policies and procedures equally and fairly to all employees. Speed is not the desired goal. Accuracy is. Must have neat and legible penmanship. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the essential functions of this job, this position is regularly required to sit or stand, talk; use of hands and arms to reach; may occasionally lift, move, push or pull up to 10 pounds. This position requires extensive use of the computer, requiring specific vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This is an indoor position and the noise level in the work area is usually moderate. This position may involve periodic stressful conditions. Occasional adjustments to the work schedule may be needed to include overtime and evenings/weekends. This position may occasionally move from one work location to another location/branch. REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school degree or GED equivalent; Associates or bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred; 1-3 years of administrative or HR support experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Any HR certification will give you an edge over other candidates. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is a plus.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director. The SVP, Human Resources Director reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations/Cashier. The Executive Vice President of Operations/Cashier reports directly to the President of American National Bank & Trust who reports to the CEO of American National Bank & Trust.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is representative only and not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the organization. This document in no way constitutes an offer of employment or a contract of employment. ANB&T reserves the right to modify job descriptions, policies, or any other procedural document at any time, for any reason, with or without prior notice.

“ANB&T is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Protected Veteran Status Employer”