Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe · 4 hours ago
HR Benefits Specialist
Sequim, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelJamestown S'Klallam Tribe is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist who values both the people and data aspects of human resources. The role involves managing employee benefits processes, providing support for benefit-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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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 pre
Qualification
Required
Background in HR, accounting, benefits administration, insurance, or other detail-driven customer service roles
Organized and proactive communicator
Ability to balance multitasking with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Enjoy supporting others through accurate, thoughtful service
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
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
Benefits
Generous paid time off accruals
13 paid holidays per year
Competitive benefits package
Excellent health coverage for employees and family
5% employer retirement contribution
Company
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is a government organization that provides events, education, social, and health program services.
Founded in 1981
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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