HR Specialist, Benefits

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

403(b) with company match

Vacation from day 1

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno is seeking an HR Specialist-Benefits to support daily benefits operations and retirement programs. You will handle front-desk duties, coordinate with benefits and retirement teams, and ensure accurate processing of transactions while delivering excellent service to internal customers.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in HR or 4 years admin, proficient in Outlook and Excel, and familiarity with Workday or ICIMS.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as stated in the ad.
• 2 years of experience in Human Resources or 4 years of administrative experience
• Familiarity with Workday and ICIMS is a plus
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Strong proficiency with Outlook and basic Excel

Responsibilities

• Heavy support for retirement and pension: scanning and organizing physical records into electronic formats.
• Reception & Liaison duties: front-desk receptionist/liaison, handling traffic, answering phones via the ACD system, onboarding physicians, and final checks for terminated employees.
• Department Support: ordering office supplies, maintaining supply rooms, managing internal calendars, and assisting with file and report audits

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Professional demeanor

Administrative skills

Education

High School Diploma/HSE/CHS IEP Certificate

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for years of experience

Tools

Workday

ICIMS

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek

• Free Continuing Education and certification

• Tuition reimbursement, educationprogramsand scholarships

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority

• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions

• Great food options with on-demand ordering

• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The HR Specialist-Benefits supports the daily functions of the Human Resources Benefits and Retirement Department and provides service excellence, support, and coordination of Community Health System’s benefit programs. The HR Specialist-Benefits should possess a demonstrated ability to proactively and effectively communicate, accurately process transactions, maintain records, critically think through issues, effectively answer inquiries, prioritize, and ensure appropriate follow-up when needed. Demonstrates excellent customer service, a professional image, and develops rapport to assist internal customers in navigating benefit options or inquires, as well as provide a positive first impression of CHS and the Human Resources department. Provides front desk reception and administrative support to department Director, benefits and retirement team. Work Schedule: Full-Time Onsite in Fresno. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Daily Responsibilities:

• Primary Focus: Heavy support for the retirement and pension side, including scanning and organizing physical records into electronic formats.
• Reception & Liaison Duties: Serving as a front-desk receptionist/liaison, handling incoming/outgoing traffic, answering phones via the ACD system, managing physician onboarding check-ins, and facilitating final check processes for terminated employees.
• Department Support: Ordering office supplies, maintaining supply rooms and coffee stations, managing internal team calendars, and assisting with file and report audits

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred
• Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for years of experience

Experience

• 2 years of experience in Human Resources or 4 years of administrative experience required
• Benefits and Retirement Administration preferred
• Strong administrative and file management capabilities (handling e-files, scanning, pension folders, and Iron Mountain archive processes).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (calendar management, scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms) and basic Excel (formatting, task keeping, tracking, basic formulas).
• Familiarity with Workday and ICIMS is a plus.
• Exceptional customer service, empathy, and professional demeanor.

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR - Professional in Human Resources preferred
• SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional preferred

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.