Benefits Specialist
Benefits Specialist
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Get to know The Pokmon Company International
The Pokmon Company International a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management licensing marketing the Pokmon Trading Card Game the animated TV series home entertainment and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.
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Job Title: Benefits Specialist
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced detail orientated and employee focused Benefits Specialist to join our Total Rewards Team! In this role youll support the day-to-day administration of U.S. employee benefits programs leaves of absence (LOA) and workplace accommodations. Youll be a key point of contact for employees ensuring a positive experience throughout their benefits and leave journeys. Youll also be responsible for conducting audits managing billing resolving issues and compliance activities to ensure benefits programs run smoothly and accurately.
This position is primarily U.S. focused but experience or interest in global benefits is a plus.FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No
What youll do
Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries related to benefits LOA and accommodations including managing the benefits inbox.
Administer day-to-day operations of U.S. benefits programs including medical dental vision life and disability insurance.
Manage LOA processes including FMLA state-specific leaves and company-sponsored programs.
Coordinate workplace accommodations in partnership with Legal and other internal stakeholders.
Conduct bi-weekly new hire benefits orientations and maintain orientation materials.
Perform monthly audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Reconcile and process benefits billing and vendor invoices.
Support annual open enrollment and other benefits related projects.
Partner with internal teams (e.g. Payroll People Team Legal) and external vendors to help resolve issues and support employee needs.
Maintain internal benefit intranet pages and keeping policies/documents up to date.
Supports Global Benefits Manager with required filings and audits for US benefit programs (1095-C 401k audit discrimination testing etc.)
Other duties as assigned
What youll bring
2 - 4 years of relevant U.S. benefits LOA and accommodations administration experience.
Bachelors degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA HIPAA ACA etc.)
Familiarity with global benefits is a plus.
Strong attention to detail especially in auditing and billing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP pivot tables basic data analysis)
Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Workday preferred
Base Salary Range: For this role new hires generally start between $84000.00 - $100000.00 per year. The full range is $84000.00 - $125000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How youll be successful
- Passion for Pokmon: Develops an understanding of the Pokmon brand the impact it has on our people culture business fans and communities and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new develop innovative ideas solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy listening to others seeking out different perspectives and taking personal responsibility for decisions actions and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards looks for new ways to learn and improve and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders making them feel heard and important and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokmon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokmon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom candidates will need the right to some cases and for some roles the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokmon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
