Senior Benefits Specialist

First Hawaiian Bank; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Hawaiian Bank is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join the Human Resources team in Honolulu. The role focuses on managing daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits and related programs, including health and group insurance, leave management, safety, and wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in HR/benefits or customer service, solid knowledge of health and welfare plans, leave rules, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• HR Certifications preferred (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• 4+ years' experience in HR/benefits administration or customer service; knowledge of state/federal rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits and programs.
• Oversee health and group insurance benefits, leave management, safety, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure benefits programs are administered and communicated in compliance with regulatory requirements and company objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

HR Certifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Tools

PeopleSoft

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $75,000 annually; commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Hours may vary)

Responsibilities

In this role, the Senior Benefits Specialist manages all aspects of the Bank's daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits and programs including health and group insurance benefits, leave management, safety, and employee wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and resourceful professional who thrives on taking initiative and driving results to ensure our benefit programs are effectively administered and communicated within company and regulatory requirement, in alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field required; relevant work experience and/or training/certification may be substituted for education
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• HR Certifications: Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR) or SHRM Certified Professional or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred
  • Human Resources or benefits administration experience in a large company (1,000+ employees) preferred
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration or customer service, working knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations required
• Strong working knowledge of health and welfare, leave management and retirement administration preferred
• Peoplesoft and ADP Workforce Now experience highly desirable
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism through all channels of communication
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with excellent follow-through
• Able to handle confidential matters judiciously
• Able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Forms)
• Able to work flexible schedule to include holidays and weekends as needed to meet deadlines