Benefits Analyst jobs in Washington

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Benefits Analyst
  • Kidder Mathews Careers
  • Tukwila, WA FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Company’s multi-state benefit programs.  The Benefits Analyst assists with planning and recommendations for changes in the programs to ensure that the organization maintains its objectives and stays competitive in the marketplace. The Benefits Analyst is responsible for keeping current and understanding relevant laws and regulations ensuring the Company is compliant.  Additional responsibilities include ongoing data audits/analysis, reporting and providing accurate and timely benefit plan data to benefit vendors.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensure customer service, support and education regarding employee benefits is prompt, friendly and reliable — Provide high level of customer service, support and error resolution to questions, issues and/or complex problem — Develop and conduct new hire benefits orientation  — May conduct employee meetings and education sessions; as well as the preparation of educational materials — Assist in or develop various employee benefit communications Manage administration of all employee benefits programs  — Administer all company benefits programs (medical, dental, vision plans, short and long-term disability, 401(k), group life & AD&D Insurance, life assistance program, COBRA, and all voluntary benefit offerings) — Ensure all benefit plan information is accurate, current and available in written and online formats — Ensure timely and accurate processing of enrollments, life status changes, terminations, and/or beneficiary information — Manage processes for 401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth contributions rollovers, distributions, and loans — Ensure compliance for all benefits plans and programs   Manage administration of leave programs and Workers’ Compensation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws (FMLA, CFRA, WLAD, USERRA, etc.) — Partnering with the Director of Human Resources o Case manage and coordinate administrative aspects of cases and claims o Approve or deny based on relevant medical information o Implement and follow best practices regarding the return-to-work process — Coordinate and organize all medical information ensuring HIPPA guidelines effectively executed — Report all required claims to state Workers’ Compensation organizations within required timeframes   Ensure company compliance with federal, state and local laws related to benefits  — Maintain and retain employee benefit files and plan documents ensuring preservation and accessibility of historical records — Coordinate annual compliance testing, audits and filings with auditors, consultants and internal partners — Complete compliance related activities, including non-discrimination testing, SPDs, SMMs, 5500s, 1095c etc.   Manage company Safety Program — Act as the Safety Program chairperson — Ensure compliance of safety program including execution — Ensure OSHA requirements implemented and followed in all locations (Form 300A, quarterly safety meetings, etc.)   Run and analyze reports related to benefits — Track benefit plan utilization and trends to provide plan insight as requested — Create and monitor the data files transferred from the company’s system to third party administrators; ensure data integrity and accuracy  — Research and resolve data discrepancies between the company’s records and data maintained by third party administrators — Perform ad hoc benefits plan utilization and group insurance project analysis as needed; assess requirements; extract data from various sources; research trends; prepare reports for management review as requested    Reconcile and pay benefits bills ensuring accuracy and timeliness — Track and maintain various billing records and reconcile for payment  — Submit and code monthly carrier bills and invoices in PN3 — Ensure funding requirements are completed on a timely basis   Manage Open Enrollment process — Coordinate and lead annual benefits renewal activities and implementation of new benefits plans and programs — Provide education through formal meetings, one on ones and via phone   Administer HRIS for Benefits — Manage the Benefits Enrollment System and participate in the evaluation of new benefits systems and/or integration with current systems — Ensure enrollment processes up to date and correct within eligibility parameters — Update plans and plan data in HRIS whenever updates are required — Ensure benefit data related to Payroll is accurate and feeds to employee paychecks correctly — Document benefits administration practices and procedures focusing on process improvements — Develop and maintain user procedures, guidelines, and documentation   OTHER FUNCTIONS — Perform other duties or projects as requested   ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION — Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and instruction — PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or CEBS strongly desired   EXPERIENCE REQUIRED — 5 years’ experience in a benefits administrator or analyst role or similar relevant experience   REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE — Strong customer service and client interfacing skills — Demonstrated skill in developing reports and documenting processes and procedures — Advanced knowledge of benefits plans, practices, trends and systems setup  — Intermediate knowledge of human resources, related state and federal laws and regulations, benefits program development and design, plan administration, Section 125 regulations, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS, GINA, FLSA regulations, variable pay plans, etc. — Prior knowledge of Payroll/HRIS systems. Advanced Excel and Word skills   SKILLS AND ABILITY — Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, HRIS, etc.) — Willingness and ability to learn new software through education when required and demonstration of professional development  — Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment — Ability to speak, write and understand English — Excellent communication and organizational skills  — Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners — Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve — Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to interface with employees and management  — Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving  — Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills   — Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information — Professional, clean and neat appearance     WORK ENVIRONMENT — This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS — While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time.  Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  — There are no direct supervisory responsibilities
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Benefits Analyst
  • Kidder Mathews
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews (www.kidder.com) is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Wash...
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Senior Benefits Analyst
  • Matrix Finance and Accounting
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Superb NEW Sr. Benefits Analyst opportunity, with a premier Seattle logistics and transportation company. This is a position at the corporate team in Seattle, overseeing and managing benefits for corp...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Retiree Benefits Analyst (MA5/ERB)
  • State of Washington
  • Thurston, WA FULL_TIME
  • Retiree Benefits Analyst (MA5/ERB)71105658 Join our team as a Retiree Benefits Analyst and play a pivotal role in promoting healthier outcomes for Washingtonians. You'll engage with retirees and help ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Insurance Employee Benefits Analyst
  • Woodruff Sawyer
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Who We AreWoodruff Sawyer has been an industry leader for over 100 years. As a top insurance brokerage, our clients range from small start-ups to some of the most innovative companies in the world. He...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Sr. Benefits Analyst
  • SpaceX
  • Redmond, WA FULL_TIME
  • SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologi...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Employee Benefits Analyst
  • U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners
  • Rochester, NY
  • COMPANY OVERVIEW U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) is one of the largest independently owned insurance brokera...
  • 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • Houghton Search Group, Inc
  • This opportunity offers: Opportunity to work in a diverse and international company culture Work on high-profile self-fu...
  • 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • Collabera
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • Job Description Job Description About the Role: Performs in a specific area of benefits administration. Provides experti...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Benefits Analyst MNN9598
  • Capstone Search Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description About the Role The Employee Benefits Analyst is with one of the country’s largest indepe...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • KPERS
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits Analyst KPERS is located in Topeka, Kansas and full-time remote work is not ava...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Benefits Analyst
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health
  • Stockton, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work w...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • LHH
  • Our client, a reputable company in Morris County, NJ, is seeking a Benefits Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experie...
  • 7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • Dexian
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Operations Configuration and Integration Analyst Remote C2H role Day-to-Day Responsibilities Conduct root cause analysis...
  • 7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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Income Estimation for Benefits Analyst jobs
$63,090 to $78,450

Benefits Analyst in Wilmington, MA
Support acquisition and integration activities for US employees, including internal and vendor system updates, outsourcing processes, and fostering positive employee experience with technology tools and resources.
June 13, 2022
Benefits Analyst in Walnut Creek, CA
Requests census and RFQs from client, primarily for ancillary coverages.
March 30, 2022
Benefits Analyst in Los Angeles, CA
Manage a high volume “O’Melveny Benefits Team” e-mail account by providing partners and employees prompt responses to their inquiries about the firm’s health and welfare benefits.
February 20, 2022