Senior Benefits Specialist

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)

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

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.

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.