Name: Alejandrino, Rence Aron B.

11/2/2021
Section: 1M BME 1101

Employee Compensation and Benefits Package

Starbucks is a global coffeehouse chain and coffee company which is headquartered in

Seattle. The company began as a coffee retailer and roaster, then expanded to include
coffeehouses. The business was founded in 1971 and became incorporated in 1985. (Pride &
Ferrell, 2013). Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, with more than 20,000
locations in 64 countries (Pride & Ferrell, 2013). More than 13,000 of these stores are situated
throughout the United States (Pride & Ferrell, 2013). Starbucks sells coffee, tea, fresh food,
handcrafted beverages, and retail, among other things (Pride & Ferrell, 2013). Starbucks sells
ground coffee, roasted whole bean coffee, numerous types of tea and coffee, bottled water and
juices, and single-serve goods, among other things. Customers can also buy fresh food, lunch
items, pastries, sandwiches, and ready-to-drink beverages at Starbucks coffeehouses. 

We are currently looking for a skilled secretary who wants to assist in organizing our
fast-growing business. The right candidate will enjoy many benefits and learn a variety of new
tasks. An HR secretary is a credentialed professional who performs daily administrative and
human resources duties in an organization. Your duties include recruiting, hiring, and training
new and existing employees. You will also help plan programs and processes designed to
improve employee welfare. You manage payroll, maintain vital employee records, and ensure
the smooth operation of the HR department. Your responsibilities will be Assisting HR with the
process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing
employment contracts Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR
department, Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records,
including holiday and sickness leaves, Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation
of employee compensation and benefits ,Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops
and seminars, Entering employee data into computer database ,Coordinating logistics for new
hire orientations , Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities , Overseeing HR
events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications, Continuously
learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency
 You must be able to multitask and have good time management abilities as an essential
member of our team. Patience, organization, and a can-do attitude are all essential. Secretaries
should also be computer literate. HR Secretary may require a university degree, an
apprenticeship or specialist courses from various professional bodies in the human resources
industry. A successful HR Assistant candidate has various prerequisite skills/qualifications
needed to perform duties effectively including Three or more years’ experience as an HR
Assistant or related position, Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices,
Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities, Impeccable written and
verbal communication skills , Full understanding of payroll practices, Exceptional interpersonal
skills , Knowledge of computer applications and HR-specific software programs

Starbucks benefit package includes Health coverage, income protection, reimbursement

accounts, and other programs like Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program,
Commuter Benefit Program, and Adoption Assistance. When we talk about health insurance,
we're talking about medical, dental, and vision coverage. When we talk about income protection,
we're talking about life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability
insurance. The health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts are open to both salaried
and non-retail hourly partners. Here are some of Starbucks benefits: Medical plan, Life
insurance, Sick pay, Disability, Parental Leave, Commuter Benefit and Time Off. Starbucks
comprehensive medical plans include coverage for hospitalization, office visits, lab and x-rays,
emergency care, prescription drugs, and mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
Coverage of alternative care treatments, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care and homeopathic
care, is included in some of the plans. You can also avail sick pay. Sick pay is available to
salaried and non-retail hourly partners. After 90 days of employment, you will be paid. Sick pay
compensates workers when they are unable to work due to illness, injury, or a doctor's
appointment. Full-time partners are eligible for up to 40 hours of sick time per year. Sick pay is
not available to retail hourly partners.
 Starbucks recognizes that time away from work is essential to our partners’ health and
productivity, whether its time spent with family or friends, or contributing to our communities or
favorite causes. Both non-retail and retail partners are eligible for paid vacation days and partner
and family sick time, while salaried / non-retail partners also receive two personal days per year.

The perks of you being employed to us is that you can receive free pound of coffee or tea
every week, you can receive a 30% discount on purchases of beverages, merchandise and food, we
have a recognition program that can recognize your contributions at all levels of achievement
through formal and informal programs, you also can enjoy discounts at local and national retailers
as well as select providers of benefits and lastly we have our wellness program that provides you
the tools and information to help you learn about your health and wellness and offers suggestions
to maintain and improve your overall health.

The first feature of Starbucks is that it does not offer remarkable pay, although it does tend
to pay slightly more than the industry average. Starbucks distinguishes itself in terms of benefits
and working conditions. Starbucks has begun to provide more benefits to its employees than
competing companies. Pensions and health care are examples of big advantages. Benefits such as
retirement contribution matching, discounted stock purchase options, and incentives are available
to employees who work 20 hours or more per week. Adoption aid and tuition reimbursement are
examples of more esoteric perks. Domestic partners can be covered by health insurance if desired.
Career sabbaticals, in-store discounts, and appreciation programs are also available (Starbucks,
2014). Overall, Starbucks provides significantly more benefits than many of its competitors, who
are cautious to provide extensive perks despite paying low wages. Your minimum wage is ₱13,000
and if you are highly skilled it can go up to ₱15,000 a month. You are exempt from overtime pay
because running an HR department or fulfilling the HR function on one’s own is an integral
component of administering an employer’s business and according to Farnham v. Riimic, 2012
U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150716 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 19, 2012) that an HR manager would be precisely the
type of employee contemplated by the administrative exemption, and the DOL regulations even
confirm same, lawsuits challenging the classification of employees historically classified as exempt
continue. Employers must be mindful of their classification of all HR professionals especially if an
entire HR department is classified as exempt, and indeed all employees classified as exempt under
the white collar exemptions.
 Your compensation can be varied because of the Governments law for example The labor
code of the Philippines Art. 93. Compensation for rest day, Sunday, or holiday work. If an
employee is forced or authorized to work on his or her planned rest day, he or she must be
compensated at least thirty percent (30%) of his regular income. Only when Sunday is his
designated rest day is an employee eligible to such additional compensation for labor completed
on that day. Another one is Art. 94. Right to holiday pay. Every worker shall be paid his regular
daily wage during regular holidays, except in retail and service establishments regularly
employing less than ten (10) workers. The employer may require an employee to work on any
holiday, but such employee shall be paid a compensation equivalent to twice his regular rate
https://www.starbucks.com/careers/working-at-starbucks/benefits-and-perks/

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Starbucks-Manila-Salaries-
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https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/

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https://amslaw.ph/philippine-laws/labor-law/labor-code-of-the-philippines-(2)