Your Health and Wellness  

Health Insurance: Offered to employees on their first day of employment, and is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.  Employees may be responsible for a portion of the premium for their choice of coverage, and biweekly contributions for health plan offerings are pre-tax. Costs will vary based on classification and number of individuals covered.   

A choice between two plans is provided and with both options, in-network preventative care is covered at 100% with no deductible. Both are High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP). Upon meeting the annual deductible, the HDHP pays 100% of eligible charges for in-network, non-preventative medical services and prescription costs.  

Dental Insurance is available as a stand-alone option and cost is determined based upon the number of participants being enrolled. Preventative Services (Tier I) are covered at 100% and both Basic & Major Services (Tiers II & III) are covered at 80% after meeting the applicable deductible.  

Vision Coverage included in both medical insurance options provides for 100% coverage for one routine vision exam every 12 months. Additional Vision coverage is available as a voluntary benefit through VSP.    

Short Term Disability   

Short-term disability benefits are provided at no cost to the full time employees, and provide income protection for a defined time period in the event of a non-work related illness or injury. Short Term Disability benefits become available after six months of employment.   

Long Term Disability   

Long Term Disability insurance is also provided at no cost to full-time employees, and provides a percentage of monthly salary in accordance with plan provisions for employees who have met the required disability period of greater than 180 days due to a non-work related illness or injury.  

Voluntary AFLAC Insurance   

All benefit-eligible employees may purchase any of several insurance selections from AFLAC, which may include supplementary insurance, hospital care, cancer insurance and short-term disability.   

Planning for the Future 

Group Term Life Insurance 

Group Term Life Insurance is provided at no cost to full-time employees with a benefit of 2.5 times their annual salary. The plan also allows departing employees to continue coverage directly with the carrier at their own expense. 

Voluntary Life Insurance   

All benefits-eligible employees are eligible to purchase additional Voluntary Life Insurance for themselves and family members.  

401(k) Retirement Plan   

The Bank of New Hampshire Retirement Incentive Program consists of a voluntary, long-term, contributory savings/retirement program (referred to as the 401(k) plan), and a profit sharing allocation. Participation in the plan includes pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction, and offers several investment options to use in investing individual contributions. BNH currently matches 50% of the first 6% of pay contributed.

The annual profit sharing allocation is granted on a discretionary basis by the Board of Directors. This monetary allocation is invested according to the employee’s investment elections, and placed directly into the 401(k) account of all active participants. All regular employees having attained age 21 will be automatically enrolled in the Bank’s 401(k) Retirement Incentive Program at the start of the calendar quarter (January, April, July, and October) following their date of hire, or, if not yet 21, following their eligibility date as outlined above.    

Time for You  

Our time-off policies support the changing needs of today’s workforce, and these benefits give employees the flexibility to use their time when needed (with supervisor approval if required) for both pre-planned time off as well as for unexpected absences. Time is provided to both full time and part time employees, and in some cases, time is allocated based upon status and length of service. Additional time-off benefits include, paid holidays, paid birthday holiday as well as paid time off for volunteering in your local community.  

Supporting Your Educational Goals and Personal Needs 

Educational Assistance   

Bank of New Hampshire is supportive of education for employees and offers Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000.00 per fiscal year to full-time and benefit-eligible part time employees taking other business or degree-related courses. Additionally, we provide all full and part-time employees (20+ hours per week) with free tuition after one year of service through our partnership with Granite State College.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   

This benefit is provided at no cost to employees and provides a professional, supportive and confidential resource to assist with personal and/or job-related concerns that may impact their ability to perform their job. The EAP can assist in planning a course of action and identifying resources to help the employee. The plan also provides assistance in financial planning and basic legal services.  

Rewards and Recognition  

Incentive Compensation Plan  

This annual bonus program allows for employees to be rewarded for accomplishments related to individual and corporate goal achievements.

High Five Peer to Peer Recognition Program

Provides a forum/process for employees to recognize & acknowledge actions & activities of colleagues that go “above and beyond."  A random selection of recipients & submitters will receive a financial reward monthly.

Two Cents Feedback Program

Encourages employees to provide feedback on process improvements and cost reductions. All submissions will be subject to review on a regular basis. If approved as a valid and unique submission, a $25 "thank you" will be processed through payroll. 

Implemented Two Cents will receive financial reward based on business impact.

Employee Achievements Recognition Program

Provides recognition to employees that have achieved a certification, graduated from school and more. A monetary award is provided depending on the level of achievement.

Recruitment Bonus   

Our Recruitment Bonus Program encourages staff to recommend qualified applicants for available positions. A bonus of $250.00 or $500.00 (depending upon the level of position) is paid to a staff member who recommends an individual who is subsequently hired and completes three (3) months of satisfactory employment.  

Other Benefits 

Charitable Giving

Many causes are worthy and heartfelt. Bank of New Hampshire conducts an annual charitable giving drive for employees to donate and receive 100% Bank match, up to $500 maximum, to be donated to an approved charitable organizations. Alternatively, employees can participate in a singular charitable contribution with 100% Bank match up to $500 to a registered 501(c)(3) organization of the employee’s choice.

Products and Services   

Bank of New Hampshire provides several products and services at a discount to employees, including Gift Checks, Money Orders, Wire Transfers and Traveler's Checks.    

Employee Advantage Program   

Employees enjoy vendor discounts and club enrollments through the Employee Advantage Program, including discounted wholesale-club memberships, reduced ticket prices at ski areas and amusement parks, discounts on Dell computers and Verizon cellular services (where applicable), as well as discounts at several other local vendors in various regions.