HR Generalist - Benefits & Comp

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an HR Generalist focused on benefits and compensation to support operations, hiring, and employee programs. This role collaborates with HR staff and management to enhance programs.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field and at least two years of HR experience, with certification preferred. The position emphasizes confidentiality and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or HR.
• At least 2 years of HR or related high-contact office experience.
• Professional HR, benefits, or legal/paralegal certification is a plus.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR operations projects and events.
• Support hiring, recruitment, onboarding and special programs.
• Manage benefits and compensation projects including analysis and payroll.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Support HRIS data management and employee records.
• Assist with clerical tasks and HR Help Desk support.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and vendors.
• Take on additional projects as needed.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/HR

2+ years HR experience

HR/certification desirable

Master’s degree desired

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Job Title: HR Generalist - Benefits & Comp

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Family: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Location: Corporate Office (Fort Wayne, IN)

JOB SUMMARY
Provide generalized support in various functional areas of HR including operations, hiring, benefits and compensation. Responsible for collaboration with HR personnel and company management to support assigned functional areas.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate, develop and support HR operations projects and initiatives as assigned such as corporate community outreach events, company events, education programs and internal communications.
• Coordinate, develop and support HR employment projects and initiatives as assigned such as hiring, recruitment, onboarding and special programs (such as Catalyst).
• Coordinate, develop and support HR benefit and compensation projects and initiatives as assigned such as compensation analysis, benefit administration, position description management, performance management and payroll.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with third parties and outside vendors to ensure smooth operations of assigned projects and initiatives.
• Provide support for the Human Resources Integrated Software database system (HRIS) which stores and processes employee information.
• Research new techniques and suggest enhancements to programs and processes within assigned function areas.
• Assist with clerical support functions (copying, filing, mailing, sending notifications, typing correspondence, ext 6000 support, HR Help Desk, back-up to the main office front desk, etc.) for the department.
• Respond to or direct to appropriate HR contact external inquiries, vendor requests and routine employee questions as required.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have proven interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and work well under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
List Degree Requirement, Years' Experience, and Certifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, finance, human resources or related field.
• Must have at least two years of human resources, legal, claims or other “high contact” office environment experience.
• Professional certification in human resources management, benefit administration, or legal/paralegal would be desired.
• Master’s Degree in business or related field is desired.

Terms and Conditions

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Because the company’s niche is the church and related ministries market, and because effective service requires a thorough understanding of this market, persons in this position must be familiar with church operations and must conduct themselves in a manner that will neither alienate nor offend persons within this target niche.

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this position description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Expert

Preferred

Analysis

Expert

Communication

Expert

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.