HR Shared Services Specialist

Overview

At Franklin Templeton, we’re 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 that’s 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!

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 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

• 3-5 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 Boston, MA office
• 8:30am – 5:00pm PT

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards designed to support well-being and recognize time, talents, and results. In addition to base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and a range of benefits including healthcare options, insurance, disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, and education expense reimbursement.

Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a wellbeing program are also provided. The estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $53,000.00 to $57,000.00, depending on location and relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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 pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to 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

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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