Job Description and Requirements
The Human ResourcesBenefits Specialist should be an experienced generalist with a background in multiple areas of human resources, preferably in benefits with some GL and/or payroll experience, and will be the contact for our health and welfare benefits. This position will coordinate leave programs to include FMLA, Leave of Absence, Military Leave and ADA Leave and accommodations.
This position is for our ASC location, (main campus) located at: 1 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, TX 78233. The Human Resources Benefits Specialist will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of training. The training period can vary and will take place at the RBFCU Administrative Service Center – Live Oak, Texas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- This position will be the contact for our health and welfare benefits and employee leave programs for the credit union, CUSOs, and/or other credit union affiliates.
- Resolve benefit/payroll issues and discrepancies, auditing and reconciling benefit invoices and premium statements, developing benefit/payroll ad hoc reports, processing general ledger transactions, answering benefit questions and assisting with annual open enrollment.
- This position may be responsible for additional areas including: wellness initiatives, workers' compensation, retiree benefits, payroll, compensation, employee relations, employee files, recruiting, onboarding and/or other HR areas to be assigned.
- Maintain current knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and other federal and/or state laws including credit union-sponsored Leaves of Absence (LOA).
- Maintain a strong rapport with credit union departments and managers. Provide exceptional internal HR service to employees, CU members and non-members.
- A generalist background comprising of benefits, leave administration and payroll is preferred.
- All other duties as assigned (note: essential functions and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice).
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of HR-related work experience preferably in benefits and leave administration
- Must be able and willing to commute to work location at: 1 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, TX 78233
- Maintain good attendance by working their assigned shift as scheduled to support the benefits and leave needs of credit union employees
- Must be able to multi-task and have excellent organization and communication skills
- Maintain a positive attitude, professional appearance and provide a positive company image
- Teamwork and dedication to building strong relationships with co-workers is required
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Must have a team approach, initiative, accountability and a desire for process improvement.
- May travel within the state of Texas, but less than 10% of the time (primarily Austin/San Antonio/Dallas/Corpus Christi areas)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.