Description

HR Specialist

Department/Location: HR / Hawks Prairie

Employee Reports to: HR Director

FLSA: Salary / Exempt position

Status: Full-Time 76-80 Hours

Rate of Pay: Grade 20/ $57,200 - $71,760 annually

Summary/Objective:

This position serves as HR Specialist, supporting the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs to deliver value-added service to all employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value for the organization’s needs.
• Design, recommend and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefit cost changes.
• Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options, and rates.
• Serve as the primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, termination of benefits, qualifying event changes, beneficiaries, retirement, disability, accident, accommodations, special leaves, and death claims.
• Coordinate with Payroll to follow up as needed on benefits billing inquiries.
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company’s stance.
• Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect, and organize data assessments.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration funding.
• Manage and maintain the organizational wellness initiative program at Timberland Bank. Facilitate ongoing wellness training events.
• Organize and implement an annual employee benefits and wellness fair, either virtually or in-person.
• Act as back up the HR team for Talent Acquisition and HRIS systems as needed.
• Prepare and distribute organization benefit communication
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Update Job Descriptions
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee request and questions.
• Onboard new employees in HRIS system
• Completes forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files
• Submits online employee background checks
• Processes employee terminations

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Communication, Business Administration or related field of study OR equivalency of work experience
• 5 or more years of HR experience
• Advanced proficiency with software such as Microsoft Suite and standard office equipment.
• Practical knowledge of HRIS systems and processes.
• Experience administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting benefits for employees.
• Knowledge of federals and state employment law requirement and compliance.
• HR Certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or HRCI-PHR/SPHR or passing certification within 120 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Successful track record of influencing without direct authority, and leading large scale, complex initiatives demonstrating ability to gain support from diverse stakeholders for initiatives.
• Able to plan, track, analyze and communicate performance data to inform business decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain strict confidentiality when performing duties of position.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative manner on execution of duties when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize relevant information to create visually compelling presentations that simplify the communication of complex information and enhance comprehension.
• Superior relationship management and operational experience, analytical and problem-solving skills and project management skills.
• Well organized, detail oriented and high level of self-motivation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven delivery of HR workforce solutions to complex organizational challenges.
• Proven ability to train and present to small and large audiences.

Physical Demands: To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to meet the physical demands listed below. While some absences may be protected by federal, state and/or local laws, regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What We Offer: Based on eligibility, Timberland Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation/paid sick leave and other great benefits with employee only. Timberland Bank is a family-friendly employer. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid Birthday Day Off
• Two pay periods per month
• Paid sick leave
• 401k and employee stock ownership plans
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Numerous employee only banking benefits

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.