Veteran Apprentice - HR Shared Services Associate

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Veteran Apprentice - HR Shared Services Associate to join our team! At First Merchants, we value the service, patriotism, and bravery of our military members. This role is a one-year apprenticeship program providing tailored training for Veterans interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources. In this role the individual will perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of all functions of the Human Resources department, to include recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and policy administration.

Open to all ranks and branches of U.S. veterans, must be off Active Duty at time of hire, traditional Guard and Reserve status are eligible. Honorable or medical discharge.

As part of this role the individual will:

• Participate in a one-year Apprenticeship Program.
• Have current Veteran employee mentor.
• Receive specialized training and development.
• Perform general administrative support for the human resources department.
• Schedule and conduct exit conversations with employees separating from the bank.
• Assist the payroll team with new hire and transfer process.
• Administrator programs related to HR function.
• Maintain employee records and contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee inquiries regarding human resources policies and programs.

In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of three (3) years of related office administration or military experience.
• Veteran of the U.S. Military with Honorable or Medical Discharge.

The following would be a plus:

• Previous Human Resources or administrative experience
• Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) experience
• Customer service experience

First Merchants offers the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!