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senior benefits specialist- Seattle, WA

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Location
US-WA-Seattle-Starbucks Support Center
Source
taleo

Now Brewing – senior benefits specialist! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This position contributes to Starbucks success by implementing and administering a diverse range of benefits, leaves and time off programs for Starbucks partners. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a senior benefits specialist, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class benefits to partners. Bring your benefits knowledge, investigative skills, and problem-solving ingenuity to a role that will allow you to participate in large-scale benefits work, as well as provide care and support directly to partners.

As a senior benefits specialist you will….

  • Develop and manage processes, systems and tools to administer Starbucks benefits and leaves programs including analyzing current processes, tools and systems and making recommendations for development, improvement or simplification.
  • Gather and document benefits and leaves business requirements that are used to develop the internal/external systems and processes to administer Starbucks benefits and leaves programs.
  • Manage testing of benefit and leaves changes including internal and external system changes, system interface changes, plan changes and internal and external processes changes in order to ensure functionality and user acceptance.
  • Audit benefits and leave plans to ensure compliance with benefits and leaves laws and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex system and benefits and leaves issues.

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Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22file%5C:///C%5C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;%22%3Estarbucksbenefits.com%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;%22%3E*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;%22%3EThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. %26nbsp;At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp;%3C/i%3EWe believe we do our best work when we%27re together, which is why we%27re onsite four days a week.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;line-height%5C:16pt;margin-bottom%5C:7pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EStarbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants%26nbsp;will receive consideration%26nbsp;for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or%26nbsp;protected%26nbsp;veteran status,%26nbsp;or any other characteristic protected by law.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3EQualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;font-size%5C:9.75pt;margin-bottom%5C:9pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;%22%3E%3Ci%3EStarbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable%26nbsp;accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. 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