HRIS and Benefit Specialist

Our HRIS and Benefit Specialist provides support and administration in the benefits and HRIS functions of Human Resources. This role is responsible for the execution and compliance of leave and benefit programs and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. Maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Every Home for Christ.
• Adheres to the Biblical standards of moral conduct, Every Home vision statement, Every Home statement of faith, Every Home employee standards and policies, Every Home Covenant of Harmony and upholds Every Home for Christ’s ministry in prayer.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all Human Resource information and communication.
• Ensures compliance with all federal/state employment laws, insurance regulations and recordkeeping requirements.
• Provides communication/response to benefit plan or HRIS technical support requests.
• Responsible for employee benefit program enrollment/termination process, providing high levels of excellent customer service and assisting with educating employees on most cost effective choices; Administers programs and response to inquiries. All higher level questions or requests should be sent to HR Leadership
• Responsible for benefit compliance with records, dependents, ACA reporting, etc
• Provides regular updates on enrollments and leave to HR leadership
• Responsible for successful accurate funding of retirement accounts
• Responsible for staying current/up to date on changing benefit regulations, etc; Provides legal updates to the HR department on a regular basis to ensure consistency
• Acts as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
• Responsible for the administration and compliance of Every Home leave management; to include Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, leaves of absence, and disability insurance. Communicating effectively to employees, supervisor and HR leadership
• Responsible for the administration and compliance of ministry workers’ compensation program. Including but not limited to filing claims with insurance, assisting employees through the process, protection of the ministry in the process
• Maintains and administers the cost containment program and works in collaboration with facilities for the corporate safety program
• Participates on the Life Safety Team
• Responsible for the successful onboarding of new hires into benefit programs; Ensuring the employee experience aligns with and is a reflection of Every Home culture and values
• Acts as the HRIS expert – this includes but not limited to provide technical assistance to employees, training, creating new profiles, administering benefit plan profiles, data collection and analysis, reporting, troubleshoot any HRIS issue that arises
• Actively participates on the Life Safety Team of the ministry, ensuring good collaboration between HR and Site Ops; provides regular updates to HR department
• Under the direction of HR leadership, helps to create, conduct and track HR trainings.
• Assists with the logistics for HR sponsored events.
• Assists with the administrative support for the HR office
• Performs research on various Benefit or HRIS topics.
• Provides effective & timely communication with all departments on benefit/HRIS related topics.
• Provides back up support for completing Verification of Employment requests.
• Provides back up support for HR Administrator functions for the HR department
• Completes other requests as needed or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Actively attends/participates in a local church.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• Experience: 3-5 years in Human Resources, specifically benefit administration or leave management.
• CEBS certification is a plus!
• Possess high level of integrity and unquestionable character.
• Hold closely the stewardship of Every Home for Christ ministry and people
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrate servant’s heart with humility in service to Every Home staff.
• Practices active listening
• Knowledge and strong understanding of Federal and State employment law.
• Must stay up to date on all current Federal and State employment law changes.
• Strong ability to read and understand law/regulations and provide industry best practices in execution/explanation
• Ability to follow laws and regulations and provide compassionate service to staff, understanding the balance between law and empathy.
• Expert in HR systems.
• Proficient in MS Office systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ability to effectively communicate complicated issues in simple ways that are understood by others all with a kind, humble attitude and willingness to help
• Possess complete understanding of the legal and culture consequences of HR decisions
• Ability to understand the full scope of HR strategy and execution as well as how each program/law/benefit adds to the overall strategy and purpose of the ministry
• Understand the business and ministry model as well as the philosophies of the Every Home for Christ HR department – putting into practice the values of the ministry
• Highly organized and the ability to keep the HR department organized and well maintained
• Strong attention to detail; ability to ensure high degree of accuracy in all work performed.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, high quality standards, and last-minute changes.
• Excellent time management skills, ensuring HR department priorities are being met accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to successfully problem solve and strong analytical skills.
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and communication (verbal/written).
• Ability to work independently
• Possess a desire to learn and grow within the profession and contribute positively to the ministry HR functions
• Be an active and positive teammate
• Possess a strong ability to collaborate and be inclusive

All Every Home employees are expected to maintain the following convictions:

• EVERY – the gospel of Jesus is literally intended for all people, everywhere on earth (Matthew 28:19)
• UNITY – the participation of the whole church in unity is essential to reaching all people, everywhere on earth (John 17)
• PRAYER – reaching all people everywhere on earth requires our full reliance on God in prayer to remove the obstacles hindering ministry (Acts 4:31-33)
• Covenant of Harmony (Matthew 18:15-17)

Pay will be determined based on qualifications/experience within posted range.

Position is open and accepting applications until filled.

This position is benefit eligible: medical insurance, employer HSA contributions, dental insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement plan match, paid holidays, paid time off, paid days to spend in prayer