We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support the administration and coordination of employee benefits programs in Seattle, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine strong analytical skills with hands-on benefits knowledge to help ensure accurate processing, compliance, and employee support. The role will work across benefit operations, leave administration, and compensation-related activities while maintaining a high standard of service and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring enrollments, updates, and records are processed accurately and on schedule.
- Coordinate with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve benefit-related questions and support smooth program delivery.
- Review benefits data and reports to identify discrepancies, monitor trends, and improve accuracy in plan administration.
- Support compensation and benefits processes by maintaining documentation, tracking changes, and assisting with program communication.
- Manage aspects of leave administration, including FMLA-related coordination, documentation follow-up, and status tracking.
- Help ensure benefits practices align with company policies and applicable regulations through careful review and record maintenance.
- Prepare and maintain benefit summaries, audit files, and operational reports for leadership and compliance purposes.
- Experience supporting employee benefit programs and related administrative processes.
- Knowledge of benefits coordination, plan administration, and employee support practices.
- Familiarity with compensation and benefits principles, including data review and record accuracy.
- Ability to perform benefits analysis and interpret information to identify issues or trends.
- Working knowledge of FMLA administration and leave-related documentation requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with employees, vendors, and cross-functional teams.