Benefits Manager - $35-$45/hr - Washington, DC

$72,800 - $93,600/Yr

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Benefits Manager will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the benefits processes for a research nonprofit organization in Washington, DC. This temporary position, lasting approximately three months, involves collaboration with various HR functions to ensure efficient and accessible benefits for over 700 US employees. The role includes vendor evaluation, managing employee benefits enrollments, overseeing leave administration, and supporting the benefits budget.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner team, payroll, and other HR functions to create efficient and accessible benefit processes for US staff.
• Evaluate current vendors and assist in the RFP process for potential new vendor selection.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries for over 700 employees based in the US.
• Manage benefits and personnel action enrollments for new hires, terminations, and various requests such as changes in status and leaves of absence.
• Input and manage new employee data in all benefits systems, ensuring accurate maintenance and updates of personnel digital files and forms.
• Update the HRIS database (ADP) as necessary to reflect accurate staff enrollments and changes across all benefit plans.
• Generate reports from the database as required.
• Oversee Leave Administration, including Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Short Term Disability (STD), DC Paid Leave (DCPA), and maternity/paternity leave programs.
• Process invoices from benefits vendors, reconcile and audit monthly insurance bills and deduction reports, and resolve any billing issues, cancellations, or changes in coverage.
• Manage the Open Enrollment process.
• Assist the Benefits & Compensation Director with the benefits budget.
• Support the Global Director of Benefits and Compensation in developing a minimum benefits strategy for all operating countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of benefits experience.
• 3 years of management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US benefits and related labor laws across multiple states.
• Proficient in HR information systems, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint; experience with Workday is preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid onsite work arrangement in DC.
• Hourly pay rate of $35-$45.
• Potential to convert to a permanent employee.