Intern, benefits - united states, bristol
Barnes has an exciting and career building opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our global human resources benefits team as an intern. this position will provide exposure to the field of global benefits and its contribution to talent management initiatives such as attracting, retaining, rewarding, and engaging talent. this individual will directly assist the total rewards team, contributing to successful strategy development, communications, and administration of our benefit programs along with diverse projects within our global scope. the right candidate must be an energetic self-starter seeking to develop and apply their knowledge and skills within a corporate hr function.
barnes has an exciting and career building opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our global human resources benefits team as an intern. this position will provide exposure to the field of global benefits and its contribution to talent management initiatives such as attracting, retaining, rewarding, and engaging talent. this individual will directly assist the total rewards team, contributing to successful strategy development, communications, and administration of our benefit programs along with diverse projects within our global scope. the right candidate must be an energetic self-starter seeking to develop and apply their knowledge and skills within a corporate hr function. if you are a high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, you are encouraged to submit your resume for further consideration.
core responsibilities:
contribute to various benefit- and compensation-related projects and processes including plan/program implementations, planning and execution of annual open enrollment, and development of employee communications and/or training materials, etc.
participate and contribute to vendor management meetings
gain valuable exposure to effective vendor relationship strategies
assist with developing and delivering presentations in support of key initiatives
perform administration on plans, programs, and policies
support key retirement plan activities
respond to employee/hr benefit inquiries and escalations
coordinate monthly and quarterly wellness initiatives (u.s.)
perform benchmarking and assess current competitive practices
financial reconciliation and processing of monthly invoicing
support other projects within the area of total rewards
participate in strategy development and execution of health, welfare and retirement benefit plans/programs aligned with our total rewards philosophy
understand the role and importance benefits and compensation play in supporting an effective global talent management strategy
develop skills in effective benefits marketing, including web, print communications, and design
support and contribute to the development of employee work/life and wellbeing programs
cultivate an understanding of benefit mechanics as well as lexicon essential to hr practitioners
support the implementation and ongoing administration of our global benefits and compensation plans and programs.
qualifications:
strong project management and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task on a wide variety of duties and projects
excellent analytical skills and financial acumen
self-starter with ability to manage ambiguity and demonstrate results
self-motivated and capable of exercising initiative and working independently
time management and planning skills to meet critical deadlines
ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
high ethical standards and commitment to maintain confidentiality of work
excellent computer skills required including microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint as well as comfort working within hr information systems (hris) a plus
education requirements:
currently enrolled in an accredited college/university as a junior or senior, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or in a master’s degree program studying human resources, accounting, business administration, or other closely related field of study.
instructions:
to be considered for the above position, please visit our website [link available when viewing the job], click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.
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