Stay Away - Run Fast - Human Resources Manager Mechanics Bank Employee Review

1.0
Nov 8, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

If you are not very good at your job, but know how to cut costs and keep your mouth shut about improvements, you'll do well here.

Cons

The only goal of Mechanics Bank is to make money for their primary shareholder, The Ford Fund. They plan to grow the Bank over the next 3 years and sell it. So they have no intentions on improving morale, culture, processes, or anything else. Their business model has no reference to hiring the best employees, retaining them, rewarding them, or anything of the like. Expect to work here, have little concept as to what you do, who your manager is, or what the purpose of it all is. They spout a lot of "values" and "community" verbiage in their communications, and follow through on none of it. Red tape galore to get anything approved, and magically no one "owns" any processes, so approvals are non-existent. Things like flexible work and flexible dress codes are "not understood" by senior management, which is a nice way of saying "no", or a stupid way of admitting you are out of touch with today's workforce. Truly is terrible place to work. I would rate them a 0 if I could.

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5.0
Apr 2, 2026
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Pros

It is a new position for me. The training I have received has been exceptional. The vibe in the office so far is really good. I see room for growth and I now have a work life balance.

Cons

I'd like more pay but who doesn't. I believe I am paid correctly for my experience.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Decent pay, no work weekends

Cons

Back office operations is extremely unorganized during mergers, there is little to no communication with employees from upper management about plans, changes, etc. The company makes it clear they value profits over people.

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