Benefits Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Job Listing at Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, WA (Job ID R-199242)

Description

*Preferred candidate identified.*

This will be a hybrid role based out of the Banfield Pet Hospital headquarters in Vancouver, WA.

Salary Range: $28.70 - $35.00/hour (Depending on experience and location)

Summary and Qualifications:

• Ensure benefits and leave programs are accurately and efficiently administered in compliance with applicable laws and practice policies.
• Educate and inform Associates of benefits and leave plans through a variety of communication channels (i.e. in-person, phone, email, Service Now, other media channels, etc.)
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure efficient and quality service provided to Banfield and our Associates.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Respond to associates' questions regarding benefits programs, LOA, ADA, and policies, providing prompt and quality customer service and detailed follow-through.
• Designate and maintain payroll and HRIS systems related to plan eligibility and participation to accurately support plan and leave administration.
• Manage and administer the Deferred Compensation Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan(s) in coordination with the third-party administrator (TPA), including eligibility, enrollment, and contribution audits, administration of participant loans and rollover distributions, timely submission of contribution funding to associate accounts, etc. Ensure regulatory compliance to applicable laws (e.g., non-discrimination testing, ERISA, annual audit, etc.).
• Administer leave of absence programs, including Federal and State FMLA, Personal Medical, Personal LOA, Parental Leave, Military, ADA, and medical accommodation requests, in partnership with external vendors and internal stakeholders, in accordance with federal and state regulations and practice policies.
• Document benefit program and leave administration practices and procedures, focusing on continual improvement. Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve problems.
• Manage and administer benefits and leave programs in compliance with applicable laws and practice policies.
• Provide clear and concise communication of benefit and leave plan information and processes to Associates. Work with line manager on escalated issues and assist other team members with questions and customer service issues.
• Prepare written communications for various benefits and leave purposes (Associate education, letters, emails, other media channels, etc.).
• Assist with Open Enrollment for benefits and retirement plans, including coordinating, developing, and modifying annual Open Enrollment communications, project plans, and other related materials; participate in ongoing user acceptance system testing, develop test cases, execute testing, provide feedback, and make recommendations.
• Retrieve, compile, and prepare benefit reports in a timely manner. Audit internal reports to ensure accuracy and consistency of participant accounts, information, and premium deductions at regular intervals.
• Maintain awareness of federal and state laws pertaining to benefits and LOA/ADA programs and their potential impact on policies and procedures. Review, research, and recommend modifications and/or enhancements to benefits and leave programs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time. 
• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

Experience, Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Psychology is required, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Three years of experience in benefits administration, leave programs, and/or benefits systems are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employee benefits administration (HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, LOA, Disability, COBRA and ERISA) is required.
• . Relevant professional experience administering LOA/ADA and employee benefit plans is preferred.
• Experience using Workday and other benefit and leave systems is preferred.
• CPDM, CEBS, CBP, SHRM, PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

What We Offer – The Good Stuff:

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones
• Fertility and family-building assistance
• Paid Parental leave
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid*
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Mental health support and resources
• Paid Volunteering
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets
• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs)
• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more

Even More Good Stuff:

• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
• Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!

*Terms and conditions apply

**Benefits eligibility is based on employment status

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.