SR HR Shared Services Specialist

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

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 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.

• You will assist employees and leaders 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 process documentation.
• You will support HR functions with leading projects and administrative tasks.
• You will help Talent Acquisition with job postings, interviews, onboarding, and new employee orientation.
• You will be the HR point of contact and provide high-touch support to onsite employees, leaders and executives in our NY location.

• 5-7 years in HR including providing customer service and administrative support
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Foundational HR knowledge or Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification

• 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

• 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

• This role follows a hybrid work model based in our New York, NY office
• 8:30am – 5:00pm PT
• Three days in office, two days remote

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program.

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