Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as abridge between nature culture and people and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on peoples lives. The firms work can be found across the globe with projects as wideranging as huts to high rises homesoften for art collectorsto academic cultural and civic projects museums and exhibition design places of worship creative production urban design and interior design.
Currently we are seeking a TemporaryHR Generalistto join and support our Human Resources team for a duration of 68 months. Key responsibilities focus on administering leaves of absence supporting open enrollment and assisting with yearend adjustments.
Primary Responsibilities:
Health and Financial Benefits:- Provide daytoday benefits administration. Ensure the accuracy of employee benefits data including service from thirdparty vendors
- Work with the benefits consultants on benefit renewals vendor changes audits and compliance activities for employee benefits including health insurance dental insurance vision insurance retirement plans life insurance disability insurance and other voluntary benefits.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of benefit invoicing and enrollment records.
- Act as a point of escalation for employee benefitsrelated inquiries
- Create maintain & update benefits operating procedure manuals to ensure processes are adhered to consistently. Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures related to benefits administration
- Analyze benefit utilization costs and trends to identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and enhancements to the overall benefits package.
- Communicate benefits programs to employees using presentations written materials and emails to promote understanding and appreciation of benefit programs.
- Collaborate with leadership and other stakeholders to design and implement innovative benefit programs that support the recruitment retention and engagement of top talent.
Leave of Absence and Alternative Work Arrangements:- Serve as Leave Management Administrator responsible for processing requests and determining eligibility for FMLA and state leaves.
- Consult with employees and management track leave usage and coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate coding and manage donated leave program.
- Assist with employee accommodations and employee relations
People Operations and Talent Management:- Partners with HR and Payroll team to manage the employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding and employee relations
- Creates runs and distributes adhoc HRIS reports including but not limited to leave of absences employee rosters reporting relationships and individual management requests as directed.
Additional duties and projects:- Helps with the creation of the companys employee policies in the area of human resources.
- Assists management in disseminating HR policies procedures programs and laws.
- Evaluates recommends and implements opportunities to enhance productivity efficiency and enhanced HR administrative support and policy development.
- May serve on various organizational committees.
Education/Skills/Experience:- Bachelors degree in Human Resources or closely related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3years of progressive HR experience with directexperience administering benefit and/or leave programs Or similar role with equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated competency in understanding of relevant employment laws and regulations including FMLA ADA HIPAA COBRA.
- Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations such as FMLA State Leave laws ADA and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge on approaches to structuring and delivering HR services to support operational and organizational success.
- Able to convey information clearly and empathetically both verbally and in writing to resolve issues provide feedback and build rapport with employees and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- The ability to analyze data evaluate complex situations identify trends consider multiple perspectives and derive insights is fundamental especially when assessing the feasibility of project plans identifying potential issues generating solutions and implementing effective strategies to overcome obstacles.
- Able to address complex challenges with creative problemsolving analytical thinking and presenting effective solutions and recommendations for unique situations.
What can you expect from us
- A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative creative and challenging
- Opportunity to grow professionally with excellent projects
- Check our culture page to learn about life at Olson Kundig
As a firm we are committed to pay practices that are fair competitive and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job the hiring range for this temporary position in Seattle is between $40 $43/hr. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relatedness of the candidates education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess longterm work authorization.
Required Experience:
Manager