Benefits Specialist/Administrator

Overview

The Benefits Specialist/Administrator is responsible for overseeing, managing, and administering benefits, compensation, and rewards for our employees.

This position plays a key role in delivering a top-notch employment experience by developing and executing benefits, compensation and rewards programs designed to attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement, improve performance, and foster continuing growth and satisfaction of our employees.

This position is a pivotal member of the Human Resources team, frequently participating in cross-functional workflows to achieve the department’s goals and  objectives while delivering on Sealaska’s mission and values.

Seattle area candidates will only be considered, no relocation available. 

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional day-to-day customer service while supporting employees’ benefits needs.

Responds to inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.

Manages all employee benefit programs and enrollments including medical, dental, vision, FSA/DCFSA, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life/AD&D coverage.

Partners with benefits brokers and carriers to ensure compliance with benefits plan requirements.

Oversees the open enrollment process, annual review process and partners with talent acquisition in compensation reviews and reports.

Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.

Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.

Partners with HR team to effectively onboard new employees.

Participates in New Employee Orientation.

Enrolls employees with carriers and processes life status changes.

Manages end-to-end employee leave administration process.

Effectively interprets FMLA, ADA, and Workers Comp implications as they relate to leave administration.

Partners with employees and benefits carriers to ensure a positive employee experience as needed.

Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.

Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.

Partners with stakeholders to manage the annual open enrollment process, including selection of carriers.

Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges and performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

Manages annual employee performance appraisal process and serves as administrator for performance appraisal software.

Partners with company leadership and Talent Acquisition team for compensation planning needs.

Facilitates annual employee incentive program.

Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.

Proactively monitors local, state, and federal legislation as it pertains to employee benefit compliance.

Partners with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams as needed for HR and Talent initiatives.

Participates in and supports cross-functional Human Resources workflows to support a top-notch employee experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills
Accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Strong numerical and quantitative analysis skills.

Exceptional time-management skills with proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Sharepoint knowledge preferred.

Proficient with Human Capital Management technology including ATS, HRIS, Benefits, and Payroll software.

Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills.

Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Working knowledge of general HR best practices.

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. 
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.

At least 5 years of experience as a Benefits Specialist HIPAA training and experience working with self-insured plans preferred.

HR Generalist experience preferred HR, Benefits, or Compensation certification preferred Experience with federal contractors preferred 
Working Conditions

Works in a typical office environment

Who We Are

Sealaska is a for-profit Alaska Native Corporation that was formed in 1971 as result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) – the largest land settlement in US history.

Through ANCSA, approximately 44 million acres of traditional homelands were returned to Alaska Natives in the form of 13 regional for profit corporations, of which Sealaska, with more than 22,000 Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian shareholders, is the largest.

Sealaska’ s land holdings in Southeast Alaska are roughly 1.6% percent of the traditional homelands that native people inhabited for more than 10,000 years.

Sealaska’s primary economic drivers are natural resources, land management, environmental services and seafood.

We draw inspiration from our shared heritage to protect our community’s greatest and most important resources – the oceans, forests, and people of Southeast Alaska.

Sealaska is an equal opportunity employer.

It is a policy that is fully consistent with our principles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age.