Principal Specialist- Benefits

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Microchip is currently seeking a Benefits Principal Specialist for our Chandler, AZ Human Resources Department. Hybrid options may be available. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work closely with onsite Sr. Benefits Manager on corporate benefit projects Skilled in resolving complex benefits related issues and providing solutions Ensure compliance of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations Conduct new hire orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of our benefit programs Assist with the yearly US benefits open enrollment Act as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit related issues Day to day contact for all employees with benefit related questions and counsel employees on benefit plans Manages the inhouse leave of absence process including possessing strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws. Oversee employee benefit events and assist with wellness activities Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a Benefits position Demonstrated ability to multi-task successfully FMLA/Leave of absence & ADA experience required Knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA Experience with Workday is preferred Strong analytic and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail needed Excellent communication skills required Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship. Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster . To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.