HR Shared Services Specialist
San Mateo, CA - USA
Job Summary
At Franklin Templeton were advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management wealth management and fintech offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
About the Department
The HR Shared Services team at Franklin Templeton delivers exceptional customer service and supports multiple HR functions including Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Talent Management and Benefits. Our HR Specialists provide Tier I support to employees and leaders across the Americas helping drive strategic HR initiatives. Team members collaborate closely sharing expertise and fostering a supportive environment. Joining our team means gaining exposure to diverse HR processes and contributing to a culture focused on growth and continuous improvement.
How You Will Add Value
- You will assist employees in a timely manner with questions about benefits compensation immigration leave and HR policies.
- You will support self-service processes in Workday offering real-time solutions.
- You will work with Payroll and other teams to resolve employee inquiries.
- You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR processes and policies.
- You will update Shared Services documentation.
- You will support HR functions with projects and administrative tasks.
- You will help Talent Acquisition with job postings interviews onboarding and new employee orientation.
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role
Experience Education & Certifications
- 3-5 years in HR including providing customer service and administrative support
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Foundational HR knowledge or Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with Workday Microsoft Office and Service Now case management tools
- Strong focus on data integrity and security
- Problem-solving and process improvement skills
- Ability to interpret data and lead corrections
- Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Soft Skills
- Excellent listening and consulting with employees through personal and sometimes difficult circumstances
- Adaptability to change
- Results-driven and solutions-oriented
- Relationship-building and sound judgment
- Exceptional time management and communication skills
Work Schedule & Location
- This role follows a hybrid work model based in our San Mateo CA office
- Two days in office three days remote
- 8:30am 5:00pm PT
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests lifestyle or background theres a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools resources and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health saving for lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.
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