Senior Benefits Specialist

First Hawaiian Bank • Honolulu, HI

3d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

First Hawaiian Bank is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources team. The role manages 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 successful candidate will help ensure benefit programs are administered and communicated effectively, in compliance with company and regulatory requirements and aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives. The role requires initiative, resourcefulness, and a results-oriented approach.

The salary range is $55,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be hired at the position level that aligns with their experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary. A flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends as needed to meet deadlines, is required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; relevant work experience and/or training or certification may be substituted for education.
• At least 4 years of experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration or customer service.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism across communication channels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Human Resources or benefits administration experience in a large company with 1,000 or more employees.
• Strong working knowledge of health and welfare, leave management, and retirement administration.
• PeopleSoft and ADP Workforce Now experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits and programs.
• Administer health and group insurance benefits, leave management, safety, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Ensure benefit programs are administered and communicated in accordance with company and regulatory requirements and aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree