HR Partner

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

At Climate First Bank , we’re redefining what banking can be. As a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank, we offer a full suite of personal and business services—including solar, residential, commercial, ESOP Banking, Structured Finance and SBA loans—all designed to power a better future. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, and part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), reflecting our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical banking.

With branches in St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora , and a growing digital presence , we’re proving that banking can be a force for good. We don’t just support environmental and social causes—we’re built on them.

Under our Holding Company, Climate First Bancorp , we are also powered by OneEthos. OneEthos operates at the intersection of fintech and traditional banking to expand access to inclusive, values-driven financial services. Regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank, it equips Community Banks, Credit Unions, CDFIs, and Green Banks with ethical lending tools—especially in climate finance and solar lending.

Join the Movement

We’re seeking driven, mission-aligned individuals ready to make an impact. If you’re passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment, and want to be part of something bigger, you will feel right at home.

Our team is one of goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers . We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries. Fueled by purpose, we thrive where perseverance and passion turn ambitious goals into reality.

Thrive at Climate First Bank

At Climate First Bank, we’re investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance. Please note that benefit eligibility varies by employment status and that benefits for part-time employees may differ from those listed below.

Compensation — In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors.

Health Coverage — 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc

Financial Wellness & Wealth Building

401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period.

Employee Stock Options

Exclusive Employee Banking Perks

0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans

Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.

0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Referral Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.

64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees.

Protection & Peace of Mind

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.

Now Hiring: HR Partner

As the HR Partner , you’ll provide critical support to the People Operations function. You will act as a thought partner to the Director of All Things People and other People leaders, provide administrative support and execute department reporting, onboarding, payroll, performance review and compliance strategies as well as other critical People Ops functions. You will also consistently support department efforts for efficiency and technology automations .

What You’ll Contribute in This Role:

Payroll Support – Support the semi-monthly payroll process with document preparation, timecard management, processing and liaison with internal and external partners.

Reporting – Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual HR Reporting as well as ad-hoc reporting.

Employee Support – Provide tier 1 employee support for incoming requests and inquiries. Continuously grow and expand your knowledge of HR and Bank processes and procedures. Triage incoming requests efficiently.

Staff Meetings – Own the monthly staff meeting preparation process.

Project Support – Provide project support as needed to include research, data management and analysis, reporting, presentation preparation and other tasks as assigned.

Performance Reviews – Support the annual performance review process through document management, follow- up and acting as a resource for managers and team members in close collaboration with People Ops Leadership.

Calendar, File and Information Management – Own the department filing systems and calendars and ensure that filing is complete, consistent and accurate at all times and all calendars are consistently updated. Prepare and execute regular filing audits in close collaboration with People Ops Leadership.

Employee On- and Offboarding – Own Employee on- and offboarding tasks, incl. onboarding paperwork management, first week administration, E-Verify, system on-and offboarding and all other related tasks and notification processes. L iaise with managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and consistent on- and offboarding processes.

Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters

Embody a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.

Apply curiosity and interest in our core values and pursue education related to sustainability practices.

Be willing to pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.

Recognize the importance of protecting the organization and our customers.

Question suspicious activity and stay in close collaboration with our Compliance department to ensure proper investigation and processing of potentially fraudulent activity.

Stay informed on legal context and regulatory requirements and prioritize completing all web-based compliance and IT training.

What You’ll Leverage in this Role:

Education and Experience

1-3 years of experience in an HR Support or Generalist role

Experience with fast-scaling and changing HR environments

Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred

Experience with ADP Workforce NOW strongly preferred

Entrepreneurial Self-Starter Mentality - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You solve problems efficiently, seek operational efficiencies and are a solution-oriented thinker with a strong bias for action, accuracy and collaborative decision making. You exercise excellent judgement on matters that need to be escalated and when to ask for help, while also using available resources self-sufficiently. You have the ability to balance big-picture contexts with detail level focus and consistently identify opportunities for process improvements and automations. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can’t wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance.

Organization & Efficiency- You manage your time expertly and stay focused under pressure. You appreciate meticulous systems and follow established processes with high levels of diligence and attention but also adapt to changing routines. You’re a master note-taker and checklist fanatic and stay on top of things with ease and consistency.

Master Communicator - Whether it’s in-person, on camera, phone, or chat — you communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You have a strong personality, are not afraid to voice opinions tactfully and are ab