PIKETON, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union today announced it will raise its minimum hourly wage for full-time and part-time employees to $17 per hour beginning August 8, 2022, as part of the financial wellbeing of employees. All Atomic employees, excluding the executive team, received a $4.00 on the hour increase across the organization, rewarding its 200 plus employees! This raises the starting pay rate for Atomic Credit Union entry-level positions to $17.00 per hour, a significant benefit considering rising prices across the nation. The increase impacts both new hires and current team members.
“As a leading financial institution in southern Ohio, we are announcing another significant investment in the people responsible for our continued growth and success. We have chosen to invest heavily in our employees! The board of directors truly understands where the success of an organization begins – with its People!”, stated President, and CEO Tom Griffiths. He continued to say, ”We not only want to make Atomic Credit Union the best credit union to work for, but the best overall employer in the marketplace to work for!”
“The cost of living has risen dramatically in the last few years, and there seems to be no relief in the near term. We are very sensitive to the financial needs of our employees.” stated Elaine Litten, Chairman of the Board.
Atomic Credit Union boasts some of the best benefits of any employer in the region:
- 12 paid Holidays
- Paid day-off for Birthdays
- Up to 6 paid sick days
- Up to 6 weeks paid Vacation
- FMLA protection
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Vision, Dental, Life, and Health Insurance 100% employees’ monthly premium
- paid for by Atomic, and 90% premium for dependents paid by the employer. After
- employee deductible, 100% coverage in network.
- 401K Plan Atomic contributes 10% of gross salary quarterly.
“Aside from our comprehensive benefit plans, we are dedicated to the professional advancement and development of our employees, which gives us an excellent talent pool from within. We facilitate personal career development and provide pathways toward leadership roles. Most employees want to work for an employer that provides an opportunity for professional and personal growth. I feel we knocked it out of the park in this area!”, stated Griffiths.
