HRIS and Benefits Specialist

Oakland, California, United States of America •

East Los Angeles, California, United States of America •

Fresno, California, United States of America •

Seattle, Washington, United States of America •

Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Posted Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Expired Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 9:59 AM

Our ideal candidate : We are seeking candidates deeply committed to our mission: to transform the banking industry from within. We lead by example, collaborate with and invest in change-makers and build sustainable prosperity in our communities.

Who we are : Beneficial State is one of only a handful of B-Corp banks in the nation and one of the highest-rated B-Corps on the planet. That means that we subscribe to a rigorous evaluation standard that measures our positive impact, not just our profitability. We demonstrate how a bank can combine social equity, environmental sustainability, and business stability to create a better financial system – a system that drives inclusive prosperity to benefit people and the planet.

Join our team: If you are ready to do challenging and transformative work that will build a brighter future for us all, and you are hungry to bring your passion and energy to the table, we welcome your application.

HRIS and Benefits Specialist

The primary focus of this position is to provide specialist knowledge and operational administrative abilities to the Human Capital department. This role ensures compliance with a broad set of applicable laws, regulations, company policies and guidelines and is the point person on BSB Benefits and Leaves of Absence while also supporting our HRIS’s data and technology needs and capabilities.

HRIS Administration

• Serves as supporting administrator for HR applications including HRIS/HCM. Stays current and assists colleagues with visibility and comprehension on all applicable system updates and enhancement opportunities and relevant underlying BSB processes and policies.
• Assists with building, and executing system configuration, test plans, role security, and integrations as assigned.
• Identifies and troubleshoots system defects, integration issues, and inaccurate configuration.
• Completes individual or batch HRIS transactions following established guidelines.
• Supports reporting and analytics needs to enable business leaders to review data real time through reports and dashboards, and to complete regulatory reporting for Benefits, Compliance, and Human Capital.
• Supports data integrity standards through automation, system governance, preventative controls, and data audits.
• Develops strong relationships with vendors, consultants, and IT to troubleshoot system issues and enhancements.
• Maintains awareness of appropriate governance, release cycle management, and process documentation.

Benefits Administration

• Administers benefit programs including health and wellness, voluntary plans, retirement, workman's compensation and leaves of absence.
• Supports Open Enrollment, New Hire/Qualifying Event/Termination benefit events, benefit renewal, communications, and annual filings.
• Coordinates with vendors on transactions, data or communications through Broker. Monitors deliverables to ensure expectations are met and communicates with appropriate Human Capital team members to ensure proper administration of programs.
• Transacts on business processes and workflows related to benefits, retirement account management, and leave administration.
• Interprets benefit programs and communicates established benefit plan design. Partner with benefits broker, vendors, insurers, 3rd parties and leadership to communicate changes promptly in clear and accessible language.
• Assists employees in routine transactions and navigation of benefits building trust through integrity and authenticity.

Other

• Continuous improvement: proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in HRIS & benefits admin. Recommend and implement enhancements to HC systems to better meet the needs of the organization and employees.
• May assist or collaborate with supervisor, Learning & Development Program Manager or other HC Team roles to develop training and education materials as they relate to HRIS or Benefit areas of responsibility.
• Completes mandatory compliance training in accordance with established deadlines.

• Advanced Data Analysis
• Advanced HRIS
• Technical Documentation
• Time Management
• Task Management
• Initiative
• Simplify complex concepts
• Effective communication
• Systems thinking
• Advanced Problem Solving

Minimum Qualifications

• Team-oriented, approachable and work well with others
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong math and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to maintain absolute confidentiality and model discretion with personal, private, confidential and highly sensitive communications and information.
• Experience working in a multi-state environment.
• 3 years of experience within a Human Resources capacity with local, state and federal guidelines in Human Resources operations and employment law
• 3 years of experience within a Human Resources capacity in at least one of benefits administration or HRIS/HCM
• 1 year Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) HRIS/ HCM experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) HRIS/ HCM experience as module leader/owner/manager (Core, WFM, Benefits, etc.)
• 3 years of experience within a Human Resources capacity with local, state and federal guidelines in Human Resources operations and employment law in CA/OR/WA, and/or such experience in a role supporting a multi-state enterprise.
• 3 years of experience within a Human Resources capacity in at least one area of either benefits administration in CA/OR/WA, and/or such experience in a role supporting a multi-state enterprise.
• Formal education, training or certification in Human Resources, benefits, beaves or HRIS.
• Business Process Improvement, Change Management, B Corporation work experience

COMPENSATION
The posted pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role but may include ranges from the different geographies where this position may be based. New employees' starting pay is usually from the start of the range to approximately 25% of the max, more qualified and/or experienced employees may start near the middle of the range for their geography. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range.
Compensation for our organization is based on factors that include the role, required knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies, and candidates’ relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. Our pay ranges are based on national living wage indexes, such as MIT's living wage index, to enable us to pay our employees beyond what are standard practices for many employers, and also take into account geographically-specific recent compensation market survey data for each position.

BENEFITS
Beneficial State Bank’s benefits include a comprehensive package designed to support you and your eligible dependents. We focus on the holistic health of our team members and promote work-life balance.

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Basic Life / STD / LTD
• Vacation Days: 2-4 weeks depending on role
• Sick Days: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year
• Education and Adoption Assistance
• Bank-Wide Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
• Production-based incentive program available for some roles.
• Paid Volunteer Time: 4 days per year / annual match of qualifying employee donations
• Paid Sabbatical Program after 5 years of service

You are welcome here at Beneficial State Bank. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability or veteran status.