Benefits Specialist

| Seattle
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The Role


Outreach is looking for an enthusiastic Benefits Administrator to join our Human Resources team. The benefits administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). 


The ideal candidate is one who is interested in making a significant impact and excels in a fast-paced, high engagement environment with an extraordinary desire to innovate. This position provides excellent customer service and benefits knowledge. The administrator will take part in investigating new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration. 


About The Team


Recruiting and Human Resources are core functions that are fundamental to building and growing great teams. We are champions of promoting an environment that lives by the Outreach values. If you want to be part of fostering and owning employee experience and culture then this is the place for you. 

Your Daily Adventures Will Include

  • Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value. 
  • Implement new benefits programs and influence possible plan designs and benefits cost changes. 
  • Serve as a contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. 
  • Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration. 
  • Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. 
  • Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. 
  • Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees. 
  • Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing. 
  • Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans. 
  • Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly. 
  • Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance. 
  • Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces. 
  • Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management. 
  • Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Take part in preparing budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds. 
  • Provide customer service support to internal and external customers.
  • Help to optimize communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package. 
  • Partner with leadership in the design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.
  • Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff. 

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of HR-related experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment 
  • Bachelor's degree 
  • You have the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment and navigate leaders through a variety of organizational changes 
  • Understanding of HR policies, procedures, compliance and practices and experience in developing, executing and maintaining HR projects and programs 
  • Coordinate leaves of absence and process claims or requests (STD, LTD, FMLA, worker’s compensation, etc.) 
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision making skills 
  • Ability to listen and understand the needs of the employees, together with those of the company 
  • Ability to stylistically adapt communication-based on audience 
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills as well as excellent interpersonal and coaching skills 
  • You have demonstrated an ability to practice a high level of confidentiality 
  • Experience with HRIS systems. ADP and/or Workday preferred.
  • You embody our core values. We are hungry craftspeople, we have grit, we are honest, we take ownership, we have each other’s back no matter what, we’re one with our customers, and we find strength in diversity and inclusion 

Why You’ll Love It Here


• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their dependents

• Flexible time off

• 401k to help you save for the future

• Company-organized and personal paid volunteer days to support the community that supports us

• Fun company and team outings (or virtual events these days!) because we play just as hard as we work

• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans

• A parental leave program that includes not just extended time off but options for a paid night nurse, food delivery, gradual return to work, and the Gottman Institute's Bringing Home Baby course for new parents

• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

• Plus, unlimited snacks and beverages in our kitchen (once we're back in the office, that is!)

• We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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Our Lower Queen Anne office is located along the beautiful Elliott Bay waterfront north of Belltown, near Myrtle Edwards Park.

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