Principal Specialist- Benefits

Microchip Technology Inc.•Chandler, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is a multi-billion dollar global organization with a 17,000-member team that designs technology powering the world. The company fosters an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, supporting employee growth and stability through an array of products and solutions. Microchip offers unlimited career potential, with nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs enrolling over a thousand people annually. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and a strong sense of community, driven by its Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values, known as the Aggregate System, which has earned numerous awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Microchip has achieved record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability through a dedicated team focused on empowering innovation. Microchip is currently seeking a Benefits Principal Specialist for its Human Resources Department in Chandler, AZ, with hybrid options potentially available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a Benefits position
Demonstrated ability to multi-task successfully
FMLA/Leave of absence & ADA experience required
Knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail needed
Excellent communication skills required
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday

Responsibilities

Work closely with onsite Sr. Benefits Manager on corporate benefit projects
Skilled in resolving complex benefits related issues and providing solutions
Ensure compliance of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Conduct new hire orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of our benefit programs
Assist with the yearly US benefits open enrollment
Act as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit related issues
Day to day contact for all employees with benefit related questions and counsel employees on benefit plans
Manages the inhouse leave of absence process including possessing strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws
Oversee employee benefit events and assist with wellness activities