Specialist, HR​/Recruitment, Talent Manager

St Louis, MO, US,

The Benefits Specialist is responsible to administer employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leaves of absence. They participate in annual open enrollment, process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and approve benefit tasks. The Benefits Specialist supports the Archdiocese of St. Louis employees with benefit enrollment in the HRIS and manages the full employee leave process.

The role oversees all types of leave including FMLA, Parental leave and personal leave.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans per plan documents
• Be a point of contact for benefits related inquiries, providing employees with information and guidance on benefits options
• Support HR system benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy
• Support Business Managers and other administrative roles throughout the Archdiocese with benefits processes

General Benefits support

• Provide support for the Archdiocese Benefits Committee, assisting with communication, scheduling, and recording of minutes
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Maintain accurate benefits and leave resources on the Benefits webpage and in print form
• Support HR with other projects as needed, including wellness programs and benefits communications

• Administer leave information and act as the primary point of contact for employees applying for and using FMLA, Parental, and unpaid leaves
• Maintain digital records for leave cases, using templates created to support the complete leave event and return
• Ensure timely communication with employees and supervisors regarding leave status
• Develop and maintain FMLA and Leave training materials and Quick Reference Guides

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, or HR generalist with a focus on benefits and/or leave
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws (ie, FMLA, ADA, etc.) and employee benefits regulations

• Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration system, Microsoft Office skills required
• Collaborative team member and highly organized
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with employees at all levels
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, etc) is a plus

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we’re inspired and how we inspire others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.