Senior Benefits & Wellness Specialist

First Hawaiian Inc.; 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

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.