Benefits Manager

Who We Are

InternationalJustice Mission (IJM)is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1200 professionals are at workworldwideinover30offices. Together we areon a missiontorescue millions protect half a billion and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we provide professional excellencewithjoy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty.

As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence we are seeking aBenefitsManagerto lead the strategic and operational delivery of benefits programs for employees in the U.S. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals regulatory compliance and employee engagement while enhancing IJMs employee value proposition.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) based in the Washington DC area and reports to the VP HR Operations. It is only available for candidates with the right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Health & Welfare Design and Administration

• Design and evaluate health and welfare programs to align with IJM goals andobjectives.

• Manage day-to-day operations of U.S. employee and expatriate benefit programs (medical dental vision retirement FMLA leaves of absence disability).

• Serve as subject matter expert for benefits and primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

• Collaborate with vendors and brokers to negotiate contracts andmonitorservice quality.

• Ensure integrity of employee and program data in Workday and related systems.

• Lead education and training associated with health and welfare program execution.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Ensure benefits programs meet federal state and local regulations (ACA ERISA HIPAA COBRA FMLA).

• Partner cross-functionallytomaintainaccurateplan documents and required notifications.

• Lead orparticipatein audits toidentifyand mitigate compliance risks.

• Serve asprimarypoint of contact for brokers vendors and regulatory agencies.

Communication and Training

• Develop and deliverbenefitstraining for new hires open enrollment and plan changes.

• Maintain internal information sites to ensure policies and program detailsremaincurrent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources management or related field.

• 57 years experience in employee benefits design and administration.

• Benefitplan audit experience and experience partnering with regulatory agencies.

• CEBS designationis desirable.

• Technical Competencies

• Proficient with Workday HCM and MS Office Suite.

• Strong data analysis and research skills.

• Working knowledge of SharePoint.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJMs Core Values: Christian Professional and Bridge-Building.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and lead projects.

• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

ApplicationProcess:

Upload Resume CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM.The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include at a minimum a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer study etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefitsin the DC metro area

• Retirement benefitoptions

• Paid leave starting at23 days

• 12holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)

• Daily quarterlyand annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence recruitmentselectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidatesvaluecongruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.

At IJMwerecommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work wetruly believethat the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.Thatswhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.

IJMrequiresa background check policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.