Benefits Specialist
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Position Overview
Join our team in Seattle as a Benefits Specialist at KPFF! Youll enjoy independence and autonomy while thriving in a stable environment and collaborating with a supportive team. You will play a crucial role in KPFFs growth by enhancing leaves and benefits processes driving continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact our employee experience and organizational success.
You will excel by taking initiative and ensuring projects are completed successfully. Your love of research organizing systems and educating others will be vital as you navigate the changing compliance landscape.
We value curiosity and continuous learning. Youll have the opportunity to stay updated on best practices while seeking training opportunities to enhance your personal and team skills. If you are passionate about creating an excellent employee experience and have a keen eye for detail we invite you to join us and help shape the future of KPFF.
What Youll Be Doing:
Leave Administration
- Build strong internal relationships through daytoday administration of KPFFs Leaves of Absence programs providing expert guidance and support to managers and employees.
- Collaborate with local Benefits Administrators the Payroll and Benefits team and KPFFs thirdparty leave administrator to ensure accurate and timely review of claims and changes impacting employee benefit deductions and coverage.
- Educate local offices on leave processes and create internal procedures and training guides for employees.
- Monitor research and communicate updates of federal and state leave regulations.
Benefits and HRIS
- Respond to benefits inquiries and approve enrollments in Paycom HRIS ensuring the accuracy of employee information.
- Contribute to annual Open Enrollment and the design of materials to enhance understanding of the KPFFs benefits package.
- Conduct ongoing audits of benefit plan deductions.
- Process audit and reconcile monthly and quarterly billing for benefit providers.
- Provide support for KPFFs HRIS testing new features and leveraging data to inform Benefits strategy.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with the Benefits and Payroll teams regarding compliance and updates to the Paycom HRIS.
- Foster teamwork with other internal General & Administrative (G&A) teams.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Ensure thorough and uptodate documentation of all processes offering resources to empower stakeholders and promote a proactive approach to compliance at KPFF.
Qualifications :
Who Were Looking For:
- 3 5 years of experience supporting a variety of benefits and leave processes.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field.
- Experience with HRIS platform (Paycom experience is a plus).
- Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and Word for data analysis and communication
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative without close supervision identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Proven track record of completing projects and tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail ensuring all aspects are thoroughly addressed and deadlines are consistently met.
- Strong ability to work well with various stakeholders fostering positive relationships and effective collaboration.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality.
- Proactively solve problems leveraging strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Uphold professionalism consistently by handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity
- Thrive independently and in teams showcasing adaptability and initiative in fastpaced environments.
Additional Information :
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
- Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
- May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
- Work in the downtown Seattle office up to 5 days/week with flexible work hours between 7 am and 5 pm
Culture and Benefits:
Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development. Here autonomy and innovation converge empowering you to tackle complex challenges. Our culture fosters teamwork ownership and shared values ensuring your accomplishments are celebrated and your career trajectory is in your hands. At KPFF were not just coworkers; were a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity offering you the stage to leave a lasting mark on pioneering projects.
Benefits
We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- KPFF Paid Family Leave
- Shortterm and Longterm disability insurance
- Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
- Paid Time Off (vacation sick jury duty)
- Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
Compensation:
The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidates experience education and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate with 3 5 years of experience is $70000 to $80000. Additionally we offer performancebased bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process well provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.
Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employersponsored visa support now or in the future.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
