senior benefits specialist- Seattle, WA
Starbucks•Seattle, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
This position contributes to Starbucks’ success by implementing and administering a diverse range of benefits, leave, and time-off programs for Starbucks partners. The Senior Benefits Specialist helps deliver benefits to partners, participates in large-scale benefits work, and provides direct care and support. The role models and acts in accordance with Starbucks’ guiding principles.
Requirements
- Experience administering and communicating benefits and leave plans across the United States and Canada.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Group benefits experience across the United States and Canada.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage processes, systems, and tools used to administer Starbucks benefits and leave programs, analyzing current approaches and recommending development, improvement, or simplification.
- Gather and document business requirements for benefits and leave programs to support the development of internal and external systems and processes.
- Manage testing of benefits and leave changes, including system, interface, plan, and process changes, to ensure functionality and user acceptance.
- Audit benefits and leave plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, benefits, and leave issues.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation from date of hire.
- Sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
- Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and other educational opportunities.
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
