Administrator of Safety, Benefits and Leave Management

at  The Kahala Hotel Resort

ADMINISTRATOR OF SAFETY, BENEFITS AND LEAVE MANAGEMENT

Come LIVE Kahala and join the Kahala Ohana! We are a #luxuryhotel and #resort, nestled between the serenity of gently lapping waves on a lovely white sand beach and a prestigious private golf course that host an annual PGA Tournament, all within the quiet Kahala Community. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is on the forefront of making changes in hospitality with our KISCA (Kahala Initiative for Sustainability Culture and Arts) Program and ownership’s commitment to supporting the UN’s SDGs. Our colleagues are in large part our #brand and we are looking for individuals to join us to ensure that guests will create treasured memories here with a longing to return to The Kahala Hotel & Resort.

JOB SUMMARY

Job will encompass four primary areas; safety, leave management, benefits administration and payroll support.
Safety - Monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations. Included is administration of the worker’s compensation program.
Leave Management – Effectively coordinates the support for all leaves of absence for colleagues. This includes, but is not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act, Hawaii Family Leave Law, and other Personal Leaves.
Benefits Administration – Supervise and monitor benefits administration.
Payroll Support – Coordinate with Payroll to support the accurate and timely running of payroll.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws;
Knowledge of company safety policies;
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others to make recommendations;
Ability to identify issues that can be resolved to improve safety and comfort;
Ability to obtain facts that ensure that claims information is complete and accurate;
Extensive knowledge of company safety policies;
Excellent communication and organization skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Ability to conduct training;
Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines;
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates;
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.

EDUCATION (REQUIRED)

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 4 years of college

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED)

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, and three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience;
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional designations;
Health and safety certification;
Two years of human resource experience;
Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus;
One year of related experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel throughout facility to conduct safety inspections;
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer;
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Report all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Security Department;
Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations;
Respond to guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and superiors both within the department and with other departments;
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources or Senior Human Resources Manager;
Must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance as outlined in the employee handbook;
Ability to work varying shifts and maintain attendance in accordance with the hotel’s attendance policy;
Ability to comply with hotel rules and regulations including policies regarding safety and grooming standards;
Ability to pay attention to detail, work in a fast paced environment handle multiple tasks and have a high level of patience;
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This posting does not include all duties that may be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description