Our client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support their team.
Job Details:
- Title: Benefits Specialist
- Type: Contract
- Length: August 2024-January 2025
- Location: NW Washington, DC
- Pay: $25-$30 per hour
- Background Check: Required
Candidate profile and qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Benefits
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite
- Soft Skills: Attentive to Detail, High Degree of Confidentiality, and Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Education: Bachelor’s Preferred (Relevant experience can compensate)
- Proof of vaccination against Covid-19: Required
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration and Communication (35%)
- Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries.
- Monitor and respond to benefit email tickets within one business day.
- Conduct benefits overview during new hire orientation.
- Coordinate benefits-related tasks during employee departures.
Benefits Data Management and System Administration (20%)
- Ensure benefit enrollments, separations, and coverage changes are completed on time.
- Run audits and data analysis related to benefit processes.
- Reconcile monthly benefit premium invoices.
Leave Administration (20%)
- Consult with employees on leave requests.
- Maintain leave charts, posters, and tracker.
- Prepare leave paperwork and monitor return to work or leave extensions.
Project Coordination (15%)
- Support benefits enhancement projects and wellness events.
- Coordinate project meetings and ensure deadlines are met.
- Assist with data analysis and presentations.
General Human Resources (10%)
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Recommend improvements in efficiency and service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of benefits administration experience, preferably in a large organization.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Section 125, FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA laws.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Workday preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.