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

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Job description

Our client, a research nonprofit in DC, is seeking a temporary Benefits Manager to join their team for about three months.

Key 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 (including medical, dental, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and pension).
• 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.

Required Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Must have 5+ years of benefits experience and 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.

Position Details:

• Temporary for 3+ months
• Hybrid onsite in DC
• $35-$45/hour
• Potential to convert to a permanent employee.

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

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We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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