HR Operations and Benefits Manager

Build the Future, Spark Innovation and Align Your Career with Purpose

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are adding an HR Operations and Benefits Manager to our growing Human Resource division in Seattle, Washington. In this role you will:

• coach and lead staff in the People Services area, enhancing the experience of our employees and managers through operational excellence
• work with benefits broker on management of vendor relations and service levels
• oversee service culture, approach and response to employee and manager questions
• manage the work of the team ensuring accuracy and timely completion of work
• recommend process documentation and workflow improvement
• act as liaison to the larger HR Ops team ensuring alignment with department strategy and roadmap
• identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations to HR Ops Director

• 5 years' experience managing people required
• demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of an HR Generalist including benefits, HRIS, Onboarding, and compliance required
• bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related degree or equivalent work experience required
• PHR/SPHR or equivalent experience required
• ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources required
• working knowledge of Federal, state, and local Employment law required
• advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred
• strong communication skills required, to include:
  • ability to express selfboth written and verbal
  • ability to draw discussions to conclusion
  • ability to speak in front of a group and interact with senior company leaders

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• paid time off and holidays
• comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• transgender inclusive benefits
• commuter benefits
• pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.