Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe · 2 days ago
HR Benefits Specialist
Sequim, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expJamestown S'Klallam Tribe is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist who is passionate about both the people and data aspects of HR. The role involves managing employee benefits processes, providing support for benefit inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.
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Responsibilities
Administer end-to-end employee benefits processes including new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations
Conduct benefit orientation and provide ongoing employee support for benefit questions and coverage navigation
Maintain accurate benefits records, eligibility tracking, and required documentation
Ensure timely communication and resolution of employee benefit issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams
Provide day-to-day operational support of the organization’s self-funded health plan, coordinating with carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and other benefit partners
Monitor plan administration activity and escalate trends, issues, or complex cases to HR leadership as needed
Partner with HR leadership and brokers by providing operational insight and input during plan reviews and decision-making discussions (does not design benefit plans)
Coordinate and administer FMLA and other leave programs, including tracking, documentation, employee communications, and benefit status changes during leave
Support benefits-related compliance by maintaining accurate records and documentation aligned with internal policies, applicable regulations and timely filing
Review, process, and reconcile benefits invoices, resolving discrepancies with providers and internal stakeholders
Audit and update payroll deductions and benefit settings within payroll/HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and timely processing
Support ongoing reconciliation and issue resolution related to benefits deductions, eligibility, and self-funded plan administration
Administer life insurance enrollments, updates, and terminations and support employee questions and required processing
Assist with administration of other assigned benefit programs and related employee communications
Coordinate and support employee wellness initiatives, including wellness fairs, wellness events, and benefits-related programming
Support employee engagement initiatives and assigned event communications
Assist HR leadership with compensation-related support tasks as needed, including data preparation, documentation, and updates
Support HR projects, reporting, audits, and process improvements as assigned
Adhere to all JST policies and procedures, including safety standards and Occupational Exposure Control Plans
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, HR operations, and/or payroll/benefits or insurance brokerage experience
Experience administering benefit enrollments/changes, maintaining eligibility, and supporting employee benefit questions
Experience working with HRIS/payroll systems and managing benefit deduction accuracy
Experience supporting leave administration (FMLA preferred)
Strong Excel skills for auditing and reconciliation
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience supporting a self-funded health plan and/or benefits billing and reconciliation
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to benefits, leave, and HR compliance
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is a government organization that provides events, education, social, and health program services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sara Goss, THRP
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
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2025-03-11
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