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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP · 1 day ago

Benefits & Leave Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is a leading law firm specializing in intellectual property services. They are seeking a Benefits & Leave Specialist to administer the firm’s core benefits programs and provide guidance to employees regarding available benefits.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Administers several firm benefits programs including: FMLA policies and programs, domestic partner benefits, retiree benefits, backup dependent/elder care program and commuter benefits program

Provides guidance and counseling on benefits available to employees, including new hire benefits orientation, accurately and appropriately responding to inquiries from firm personnel

Utilizes knowledge of firm procedures and payroll guidelines to serve as liaison to Payroll Dept regarding benefit deduction adjustments, FMLA and paid/unpaid leaves of absences, workers’ compensation payments

Communicates with insurance providers and third-party vendors to ensure prompt, accurate, and effective service is provided to employees and resolves questions and problems as they arise

Maintains data and prepares reports, such as workers’ compensation incidents, FMLA, leave of absence reports, etc

Prepares benefits termination packets and conducts benefits related exit interviews

Prepares and processes benefits invoices – including reconciliation and auditing of monthly benefits bills, within established payment deadlines

Keeps abreast of new or changing laws and best practices in the design/administration of benefits programs and policies; makes recommendations for revisions and/or improvements to programs and policies as appropriate

Ensures benefits and retirement files are maintained in accordance with department procedures and legal requirements

Coordinate and support special benefits projects/programs, such as benefits fairs, open enrollment, benefits education meetings and wellness activities, etc

Prepares events and seminar communications

Maintains and updates benefits booklets, and brochures as needed

Design, edit and maintain employee benefits intranet site

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Benefits program developmentBenefits plansBachelor’s degreePHRCEBS certificationData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel skillsHRIS softwareCustomer service skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required

At least 3-4 years of work experience in benefits program development and coordination required

Knowledge of benefits plans and employment laws affecting benefits required

Knowledge of data gathering, analytical review of information and making sound recommendations on benefits program design

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills; working knowledge of SharePoint or other web design programs, HRIS and database software, preferably Ceridian Dayforce, online research, and report writing and queries

Strong attention to detail

Strong proofreading and editing skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Exceptional customer service and follow-through skills

Ability to organize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

Ability to anticipate needs, synthesize diverse data, trend data

Strict attention to confidentiality