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At Byron Bank, we understand what it takes to provide our customers with the level of service they expect and the solutions they need to help them achieve their financial goals. We recognize that our greatest asset is our employees and take great pride in hiring qualified individuals to complement our existing teams. We offer an attractive benefit package that includes paid vacation and sick days; health, dental and life insurance; pet insurance and a 401k plan, etc.
Our diverse team is passionate, prepared and ready to serve the ever-changing needs of our customers. They possess a strong work ethic, are professional, courteous and enjoy working in a team environment.
Does this sound like you? Are you ready to begin your career with Byron Bank? Submit your resume at any time to the following:
Byron Bank, P.O. Box 901, Byron, IL 61010
BANK TELLER - Byron & Poplar Grove
Byron Bank is looking for a positive, friendly team player who will go above and beyond to provide stellar service to our customers in a Teller role.
The Teller (Full-time, with benefits starting first of the month after 30 days) receives and pays out money, as well as accurately keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in the bank’s various transactions. They will know the ins and outs of the bank's systems and policies while promoting the bank's services with an emphasis on excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
Duties/Responsibilities Include:
- Receive deposits
- Process withdrawals and cash checks
- Issuing Money Orders & Cashier’s Checks
- Running coin machine
- Completing change orders
- Issuing Gift Cards
- Redeeming Savings Bonds
- Processing Loan Payments, Tax Payments, and License Stickers
- Processing Night-drops & Mail
- Completion of currency transaction reporting and currency logs as required
- Buy and sell currency from the vault as necessary, ensuring that teller drawer cash limits are not exceeded
- Balance drawer daily, including periodic batching of cashed checks
- Convert boxed coin to coin trays as needed for the vault
- Physical balancing of the ATM’s when scheduled
- Complete BAI trainings as required and scheduled
- Attend teller trainings and bank events
- Follow all bank policies and procedures including Byron Bank check cashing rules and check deposit guidelines seeking supervisor approval as needed
- Look for opportunities to make referrals to other departments within the bank by recognizing bank products and services that may benefit the customer
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient cash handling and balancing experience is necessary
- Previous banking experience is highly beneficial
- Strong computer and math skills
- Excellent customer service abilities with the ability to cross-sell various bank products
- Ability to travel between branches if scheduled (position is primarily out of Byron, IL)
- Strong work ethic with a positive, professional, and engaging attitude
- Ability to work Saturdays (half-days)
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Cash Handling: 1 year
- Bank Teller: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Experience:
- Cash Handling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER
Byron Bank is the premier third-generation community bank and we are looking for an equally dynamic and successful Commercial Loan Officer to join the team at the Byron location.
This lender will be responsible for developing and managing new commercial loan and business deposit relationships for this area. As part of the team, they will represent Byron Bank in the local community through participation in community affairs and participation in marketing & cross-selling of all relevant Byron Bank products and services.
To learn more about this exciting role please reach out today!
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the commercial loan portfolio including overall relationship profitability and portfolio risk.
- Achieve improved profit margin through increased loan growth, deposit growth, and fee income.
- Maintains comprehensive understanding of current commercial products offered in the market and keeps informed of all relevant industry trends and practices.
- Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals.
- Continued business development through cross selling and joint calling efforts.
- Active in various community organizations and events to increase bank’s visibility, develop relationships, and drive business opportunities.
- Follow all bank policies and procedures and compliance rules and regulations.
Experience Required:
- 5 or more years of commercial lending experience
- Good credit analysis and accounting skills
- Proven ability to achieve sales goals
- Professional and effective interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Jen Baker
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Byron Bank is seeking an HR Manager to perform human resources-related duties and work closely with executive officers to carry out the following functional areas which include, but are not limited to: recruitment/employment, employee relations, affirmative action and employment equity, employment law compliance, employee onboarding and training, policy implementation and performance management.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensure executive officers are kept informed of situations that may/will impact day-to-day business activity and or/the future growth and success of Byron Bank; including but not limited to current Federal and State employment laws.
- Administer and assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
- Maintain Employee Handbook; keeping it updated as new employment laws are passed.
- Compose/post job openings through various media; review applications and resumes for match.
- Set-up, coordinate, and interview candidates for all positions with supervisor.
- Check references, request credit report, prepare offer letters, and order background checks, etc.
- Conduct New Hire Orientation and complete all required Federal and State forms. ·
- Set-up required and position-specific training for all new hires.
- Develop and conduct supervisory training.
- Notify supervisors of employee performance appraisals due; assist in completion, if needed.
- Provide input on disciplinary issues and carry-out subsequent course of action to be taken.
- Post internal bank-wide employee announcements.
- Facilitate the Customer Comment program with Compliance Officer.
- Set-up bank-wide required online training as directed by Compliance and BSA Officer.
- Benefits Coordinator (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance)
- Plan and coordinate employee-related events (retirements, birthdays, etc.)
- Other Duties, as assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Assist Marketing by reviewing/proofing ad copy; assist with website write-ups and proofing.
- Attend and represent Byron Bank at community and social events.
- Order bank apparel and miscellaneous supplies.
Experience:
- 5 Years - Human Resources experience
- 10 Years - Practical work experience
- 5 years - Supervisory experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Professional and effective interpersonal skills.
- Solid Time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Jen Baker
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Byron Bank provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and makes all employment decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, disability challenges, marital status, ancestry, status upon discharge from military service, order of protection status or other non-merit based factors (actual or perceived). These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and merit practices, appraisal systems, promotions and training, and career development programs.