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Principal Specialist- Benefits

Posted: 04/19/2026

Job Description:

Microchip is currently seeking a Benefits Principal Specialist for our Chandler, AZ Human Resources Department. Hybrid options may be available.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with onsite Sr. Benefits Manager on corporate benefit projects

Skilled in resolving complex benefits related issues and providing solutions

Ensure compliance of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Conduct new hire orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of our benefit programs

Assist with the yearly US benefits open enrollment

Act as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit related issues

Day to day contact for all employees with benefit related questions and counsel employees on benefit plans

Manages the inhouse leave of absence process including possessing strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws.

Oversee employee benefit events and assist with wellness activities

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a Benefits position

Demonstrated ability to multi-task successfully

FMLA/Leave of absence & ADA experience required

Knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA

Experience with Workday is preferred

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail needed

Excellent communication skills required

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

 

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

 

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others


Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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