Benefits Manager
International Justice Mission
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Design and evaluate health and welfare programs to align with IJM goals and objectives
- Manage day-to-day operations of U.S. employee and expatriate benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, leaves of absence, disability)
- Serve as subject matter expert for benefits and primary point of contact for employee inquiries
- Collaborate with vendors and brokers to negotiate contracts and monitor service quality
- Ensure integrity of employee and program data in Workday and related systems
- Lead education and training associated with health and welfare program execution
- Ensure benefits programs meet federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA)
- Partner cross-functionally to maintain accurate plan documents and required notifications
- Lead or participate in audits to identify and mitigate compliance risks
- Serve as primary point of contact for brokers, vendors, and regulatory agencies
- Develop and deliver benefits training for new hires, open enrollment, and plan changes
- Maintain internal information sites to ensure policies and program details remain current
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field
- 5–7 years’ experience in employee benefits design and administration
- Benefit plan audit experience and experience partnering with regulatory agencies
- CEBS designation is desirable
- Proficient with Workday HCM and MS Office Suite
- Strong data analysis and research skills
- Working knowledge of SharePoint
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
employee benefits designbenefit plan administrationdata analysisresearch skillsbenefit plan audit
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationtrainingnegotiationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources managementCEBS designation