NW Recruiting Partners · 16 hours ago
Benefits Specialist
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expNW Recruiting Partners is a family-owned organization in the maritime industry seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their team. The role involves managing company-wide benefits programs while ensuring compliance and providing support for employees through various benefits processes.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Gayle Luchini, PHR
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage company-wide benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives
Administer employee leaves of absence and workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Lead benefits-related onboarding, open enrollment, and employee education efforts
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and vendors regarding benefits questions, claims, and coverage issues
Maintain accurate benefits documentation, policies, and resources, ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state regulations
Partner with internal teams to address benefits-related concerns, support audits, filings, and compliance reporting, and recommend program improvements
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience in benefits administration, with ownership of benefits and leave programs
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (HR or Benefit related certification is a plus)
Experience managing programs for mid-sized companies
Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, OSHA, and state leave laws
Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Plan with Matching
Paid time-off and Holidays
Company
NW Recruiting Partners
We are a full-service boutique recruiting firm based on the West Coast, catering to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase