Seattle Storm · 1 day ago
HR Operations Manager
Seattle,WA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSeattle Storm is a storied franchise in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) seeking an HR Operations Manager. This role focuses on benefits administration, HRIS management, and project management, aiming to improve HR processes through technology and best practices.
LifestyleSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Partner with benefits broker administration
Assist with benefit administration, reconciliation & education throughout the year: Open Enrollment, Benefit education, etc
Leave of absence administration with employees and Payroll: PFML, FMLA, LTD
Administer and partner as necessary with 401k plan administrators and assist in employee education
Partner with the player's association and related player benefits administrators to deliver benefits programming in compliance with the relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement
Assist with benefit plans regulatory compliance
Ensure that policy distribution and training are tracked and completed by all required employees
Administer onboarding and offboarding of seasonal employees
Learn and understand league specific contracts to help administer and comply with policies and procedures
Attend applicable virtual league-wide HR meetings
Currently possess or come up to speed quickly on Paylocity HRIS system in use
Deep understanding of each Paylocity module and partner with CHRO on training and educating employees/managers
Assign and track all HR-related training in online systems for specific participants according to training schedules
Become the reporting expert and create structure for HR-related reporting to leadership
Ensure administration is accurate and up to date for all systems: Benefits, Payroll/HRIS, Learning & Development, etc
Ensure job description templates are up-to-date and on file for all positions
Assist with phone screens during high-volume seasons
Continue to refine the orientation process and host new hire meetings
Maintain connection with hiring managers on recent hires and reporting out onboarding data
Partner with HR team on recruitment structure, cross-trained on processes
Monitor internal HR email alias
Cross-trained on office administration (if applicable)
Coordinating company events (ex: trades with other sports teams) & participating in event planning committee
Understanding of and compliance with all employment laws
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or Psychology or equivalent job experience
5+ years of project management experience
3+ years prior Benefits & 401k administration experience
Understanding and commitment to protecting confidential data
Prior HR work experience in a smaller, growing organization or start-up
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication
Personal sense of responsibility
Ability to see work from beginning to end
Positive attitude, team oriented, ability to actively listen and adapt
Sense of humor
Preferred
Benefits certifications a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
AD&D
Long Term Disability
Transportation Account
Employee Assistance Program
401k
Vacation
Sick
Holidays
League-related discounts
Game tickets
Great Seattle work location
Team-focused environment
Company
Seattle Storm
One of six independently owned teams in the WNBA, the world’s preeminent women’s professional basketball league.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-23Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Terri Fujinaga
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Professional Sports
Rohre Titcomb
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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