Senior Human Resources Generalist

At QCR Holdings we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our HR team plays a critical role in making that true every day. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join our Cedar Rapids-based team and help drive HR excellence across our organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes, enhancing employee experiences, and contributing to meaningful, strategic HR initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and improve HR processes, including payroll administration, employee engagement programs, and reporting.
• Partner on benefits administration and employee leave programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HRIS (Paylocity experience preferred) and recommend workflow and system enhancements.
• Review and analyze HR processes to drive best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and compliance audits and ensure adherence to employment laws.
• Assist HR Business Partners with projects, initiatives, and employee inquiries.
• Manage and maintain HR content and resources.
• Support a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role.
• Experience working with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, text to columns).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Banking or financial services experience is a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are performed in a professional office environment.
• Some travel to other