Human Resources Business Partner (Entry Level) Greenville

At Southern First, we believe banking is about people, and we’re making a difference one client and one banker at a time. Rooted in service and family, our core values make up the foundation of our company and the way we do business. Those values include serving others, cherishing our family culture, competing with a passion for winning, celebrating our victories, and enjoying the journey along the way. Every day, our team proudly carries out our mission of impacting lives in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in beautiful Greenville, SC, Southern First is locally owned and growing Southeastern markets in three states. Our relationship-first approach to banking is backed by our commitment to investing in easy-to-use technology, giving our clients all of the tools they need to easily manage their finances whenever, wherever.

If you are passionate about impacting lives in our community and building long-lasting client relationships, we’d love for you to join our team. Our purpose is to enable dreams, earn trust, and exceed expectations.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Human Resources Business Partner (entry level) is an early-career HR professional role responsible for delivering a welcoming onboarding experience, maintaining accurate HR systems and records, and supporting culture-building initiatives and events across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, coordination, and creating strong first impressions, while building a long-term career in human resources within a value-driven, high-growth community bank. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Onboarding & Associate Experience 

• Coordinate and deliver a warm, organized, and engaging onboarding experience for all new team members. 
• Manage new hire orientation logistics, schedules, materials, and communications. 
• Partner with hiring managers and HR team members to ensure new hires feel prepared, supported, and connected from day one and throughout the associate lifecycle. 
• Coordinate and support the Southern First summer internship program, ensuring a meaningful and well-organized experience for interns. 

HR Systems & Administration 

• Maintain accurate associate data within the HRIS, including new hires, job changes, and personal information updates. 
• Run standard HR reports and assist with data requests as needed. 
• Support audits, system updates, and HR process improvements, gaining exposure to the “why” behind HR operations. 
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential HR records in compliance with company policies and regulations. 

Culture & Team Support 

• Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for basic HR-related questions. 
• Support associate engagement initiatives, internal communications, and team events. 
• Assist the HR team in recognizing and supporting team members during key life events, celebrations, and moments when care and connection matter most. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field highly preferred. 
• Internship experience or 1–2 years of experience in HR or a related administrative role preferred. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities. 
• Comfort working with systems, data, and technology; HRIS experience is a plus. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 
• Positive, team-first mindset with a genuine spirit of hospitality. 
• High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality. 
• Curiosity, coachability, and a desire to continuously learn and improve. 

Why Southern First 

• A culture where people truly matter. 
• Opportunity to grow your HR career at a high-performing, publicly traded community bank. 
• Supportive leadership and teammates who value development, collaboration, and meaningful work. 
• Competitive benefits, strong community values, and opportunities to grow alongside the organization. 

 WORK CONDITIONS 

• Role is fully in-office at the corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC (not remote and not hybrid).  
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment which includes sitting, standing, and working on computers for extended periods of time.   
• Work may occasionally require evening work with very limited travel, if any. 

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.