New Zealand Total Rewards Specialist

The Human Resource Department is seeking to appoint a Total Rewards Specialist. This is a permanent full-time position located at the Pacific Area Office New Zealand. 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.

• 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 compensation retirement etc.)

• Lead healthcare initiatives education benefits training on 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 is preferred

• 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

• Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and work experience.

• Masters degree and certification in HR Compensation or Benefits is preferred

• Comprehensive working knowledge of HR operations especially Total Rewards

• Familiarity with HR best practices and ability to build relationships consult with and coach leaders and provide excellent customer service

• Skilled in analysing and interpreting data

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and use computer equipment

The applicants must have legal right to work in New Zealand.

A police background check may be required.