HR Operations Specialist

Bring your experience to the HR Operations team! At Sentry, we are working to make a real impact for our customers and employees. To get there, we need exceptionally bright and driven people. If you would like to help us deliver results while progressing in your career and living a balanced life, this is your opportunity.
As the HR Operations Specialist, you will apply your Human Resources expertise and technological skills to support a variety of HR initiatives and services across HR. You will administer associate life cycle changes including hiring, terminations, and job changes. You’ll facilitate leave administration, collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate pay and benefits, and serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries from associates, retirees, and external candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Administers completion of associate life cycle activities including, hire, termination, job changes, benefits, time adjustments and pay.
• Partners with HR functional areas to complete operational tasks including candidate drug tests, background checks, new hire tours and I-9 forms, and benefits enrollment.
• Facilitates leave administration tasks from employees’ initial notice of leave through return to work. Verifies eligibility, ensures timely receipt of documents, and monitoring leave time ensuring associates are paid accurately.
• Oversees retention of employment documents and partners with Sentry’s legal department to produce records as required.
• Centralized point of contact for intake, research and resolution of associate, dependent, manager and retiree inquiries requests.
• Escalates complex inquiries to other functional areas as necessary.

What it Takes

To be eligible for this career-launching opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• 1 year of related work experience
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in administering employment data, benefit and compensation data within an HCM is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in an administrative role strongly preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong knowledge of HR Operations, processes and procedures
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide accurate and reliable data
• Knowledge of employment policies, practices and benefits

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. 
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry:

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.