Job Description
The Human Resource Department is seeking to appoint a Total Rewards Specialist. This is a permanent full-time position located at Pacific Area Office, New Zealand, and the successful candidate will be required to work from this location. This position reports to the Area Total Rewards Manager.
This role supports HR core functions, with a focus on Compensation and Benefits. Working independently with senior-level expertise, it addresses complex issues and collaborates with the Area HR team and workforce. The Total Rewards responsibilities cover each of the 12 Pacific Area countries with Church Employees.
Responsibilities
- Resolve first-tier employee benefit inquiries with a customer centric approach.
- Manage leave benefit administration and enrolment throughout the full employee life-cycle (parental, maternity, disability, workers' comp, retirement etc.)
- Lead healthcare initiatives, benefits education, training of new and existing benefits
- Ensure accurate data and records in HRIS and supports the design and development of Total Rewards features – experience with SharePoint and Oracle systems desirable
- Manage service level agreements with benefits providers; coordinate mobility/relocation benefits
- Execute components of a 5-year strategic Total Rewards plan, which may include research and review of benefits and allowances in the total rewards package
- Extensive knowledge of data analysis, research and evaluation to perform consultative and advisory services and communicate narrative simply to non-technical audiences
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and work experience
- Preferred: Master’s degree and certification in HR, Compensation, or Benefits
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, with a focus on Total Rewards
- Familiarity with HR best practices and ability to build relationships, consult with and coach leaders, and provide excellent customer service
- Skilled in analyzing data, and effective written and verbal communication
- Physical ability to sit for extended periods and use computer equipment
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
