Benefits Administrator jobs in Bellingham, WA
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Payroll & Benefits Administrator
- Anvil Corporation
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Bellingham, WA
FULL_TIME
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Position Description: JOB SUMMARY
The Payroll & Benefits Administrator oversees and supervises all payroll & benefits functions, ensuring pay is processed on-time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations, and directs and plans the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and participates in the design of quality benefits plans. The administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors all aspects of payroll and benefits administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Partners and collaborates with the Accounting Supervisor, the accounting team, the Human Resources Manager, the Billing Supervisor, the Recruiting & HR Specialist, and IT team members to ensure the data integrity, accuracy, workflow efficiencies of Anvils systems, procedures, and workflows.
Partners with Accounting Supervisor to ensure the Accountant is properly trained on Anvil practices and procedures and can step in (when needed) to complete all bi-weekly payroll processing activities accurately and efficiently.
Administers Anvils payroll and benefits administration practices and advocates for improvements to ensure employee satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
Evaluates, monitors, and remains current on relevant payroll and leave laws (federal and state) and advises MBS and internal team members and managers of regulatory compliance obligations and financial impacts, accordingly
Processes all employee payroll & benefit related paperwork to initiate, update, and maintain accurate payroll and benefits records (Examples: Employee status changes, pay rate changes, voluntary deductions, address and banking changes, garnishments, promotions, department and branch transfers, relocations, separations, etc.)
Prepares and administers bi-weekly payroll according to company policy. Reviews payroll for accuracy. Responds to inquiries and resolves issues.
Works closely with managers and the Recruiting & HR Specialist to ensure accuracy of information provided and that workflow deadlines are known and met.
Checks timesheets for errors and ensures they are compliant with labor laws and company policies before weekly posting.
Identifies procedural outliers and/or anomalies and notifies internal team members to discuss how to best resolve without creating additional downstream work process challenges.
Calculates short-term disability and paid family medical leave payments and tracks weekly leave of absence usage.
Computes wage garnishments, separation pay, retro pay, and various gross-up calculations.
Collaborates with internal IT resources to ensures payroll systems are working properly and accurately updated.
Updates and maintains accrual balances for vacation, sick, and bonus time programs
Prepares and ensures accurate electronic files are submitted and received by our various partners and agencies (Examples: Banking ACH, FSA, 401k, garnishments, new hires, federal and state tax payments, etc.)
Collaborates with the accounting department to ensure accurate processing and timely payment of monthly premiums to all benefit vendors and balancing of employee deductions.
Provides Accounting team with benefit reconciliation details to support G/L Balances for the Quarterly Balance Sheet Review
Prepares, distributes, and/or submits accurate data for various internal and external reporting needs. Examples include:
All year end W-2, W-3 related reporting
Annual 1095 forms
EEOC and VETS government reports
Affirmative Action Plan compilation reports
Internal Management Headcount reporting
Employment Security inquiries
Verifications of employment
Partners with HR Manager and outside Brokers to:
provide primary day-to-day point of contact interfaces with 3rd party administrators, brokers, and plan providers
design robust benefit programs
communicate and build awareness of benefit offerings
evaluate contracts service provider contracts, as needed
implement strategic goals and monitor progress
manage benefits programs for Canadian employees
ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and other medical legislation.
conduct employee surveys related to Anvil benefit programs.
Manages enrollment and training for employee benefits programs
Delivers clear and effective internal communication pathways to engage, educate, and build awareness regarding benefit programs, company policies, and enrollment practices.
Administers benefits enrollment and training for employee on-boarding
Manages and administers new hire enrollments, qualifying event changes, and determines employee eligibility
Responds to questions about benefits from employees and managers
Informs employees of their benefit options and monitors utilization
Trouble shoots problems with benefits issues
Follows Anvils safety policies as outlined in the Anvil Safety Manual
Ensures proper record retention of benefit and medical related employee documents and partners with the HR Manager in the digital transformation efforts for effective record retention and retrieval practices
Provides back-up support to HR Manager, as needed, for new hire orientation and medical leave support
Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated knowledge, research capabilities, interpretation, and understanding of state and federal payroll tax laws and paid leave legislation
Effective organizing and planning skills. Understanding of payroll, personnel, and compliance records management
Knowledge of business principles. Strong problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
Ability to build trusted relationships
Ability to maintain confidentiality
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration or related field, highly desired.
Minimum of five years Payroll and Benefits Administration experience with HRMS/HRIS systems involving a 250 employee base.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with multi-state payroll tax laws and procedures (currently WA, CA, AK, CO, MT, AZ, ND, TX, UT, IL, FL)
Experience in the Professional Services industry with billing revenue tied to payroll hours, a strong plus
Experience with Self-Insured Health Plans, a strong plus
Experience with multi-state websites for online tax filings
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Strong understanding of Excel data management tools (data tables, pivot tables, etc.)
Effectively manage multiple and changing priorities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to sit/stand, type, perform computer work, and answer incoming calls for long periods of time
Frequent use of hands/fingers for computer entry and answering phones
Able to perform occasional bending, lifting, and reaching
About Anvil:
Anvil Corp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. - 22 Days Ago
Parish Administrator
- CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Ferndale, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionParish Administrator Part-Time Position (28-32 hours/week)Purpose of PositionThe parish administrator is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and church bookkee...
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Office Administrator
- Garden Street United Methodist Church
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Bellingham, WA
PART_TIME
- Overview: We are seeking clerical, organizational, and administrative support to join our team. The Office Administrator works under the direction of the pastor, and with staff for the ministries of o...
- 2 Days Ago
Marketing Administrator
- Faber Construction Corporation
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Lynden, WA
FULL_TIME
- Company Details Faber Construction is a family business with strong family values. These values permeate every aspect of how our business is conducted. With the grace of God, we will employ the highes...
- 11 Days Ago
Vessel Administrator
- Northline Seafoods
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Bellingham, WA
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARYNorthline Seafoods is a growing seafood processing company looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Vessel Administrator to execute our day-to-day administrative functions while aboard a barge ...
- 12 Days Ago
Practice Administrator
- DIDGWALIC WELLNESS CENTER
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Anacortes, WA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Didgwalic Wellness Center - DWC - Anacortes, WA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care D...
- 24 Days Ago
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Associate Doctor of Chiropractic
- Connect Family Chiropractic
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Bellingham, WA
- Dream Job Opportunity! Connect Family Chiropractic is looking to add another associate doctor to our team! -We are a fai...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist 3
- State Of Washington
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Mount Vernon, WA
- Public Benefits Specialist 1-3 in TrainingEconomic Services Administration (ESA) Community Service Division has an excit...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
In Home HCA/CNA
- Visiting Angels
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Bellingham, WA
- Hi, thanks so much for checking us out! My name is Chloe, I work as a recruiter for Visiting Angels and I am excited to ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mechanical Designer (Drafter)
- Sedron Technologies
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Bellingham, WA
- Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented Mechanical Designer Sedron Technologies designs and manufactures advanced water...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL-A Tanker Driver - Earn $88,400-$130,000/Year + Great Benefits
- James J. Williams
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Bellingham, WA
- James J. Williams is Now Hiring Tanker and Bulk Transport CDL-A Drivers! Earn $88,400 - $130,000 per Year - Full Benefit...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Residential Services Coordinator (F/T) Francis Place
- CCSWW
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Bellingham, WA
- Overview: F/T position (37.5 per week; must be available to work overnight shifts, 10pm-8am, this is a 24/7 facility and...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Services Coordinator
- Western Washington University
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Bellingham, WA
- About the University: Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Director of Human Resources
- Bellingham Technical College
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Bellingham, WA
- Bellingham Technical College invites applicants for the following position: Executive Director of Human Resources. This ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Bellingham, Washington
The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48).
The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver.
According to the United States Census Burea...
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Income Estimation for Benefits Administrator jobs
$54,788 to $71,093
Bellingham, Washington area prices
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What does a Benefits Administrator do?
Benefits Administrator in West Hartford, CT
Creates queries, standard reports, and ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects and activities as it relates to benefits.
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Benefits Administrator
Completes cross-training with other HR staff members as delegated by manager to substitute during absences.
November 13, 2022
Maintains up-to-date benefit programs by processing all employee related changes and terminations timely and accurately including all tasks relative to COBRA compliance.
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Supports the daily maintenance of Benefits Administration module in People Soft, coordination of the daily administrative activities in the benefits area and customer service assistance to associates.
January 20, 2023
Provide customer service support to internal and external customers and works closely and consults with vendors and brokers to ensure resolution of claim issues as needed.
March 03, 2023
Understanding of applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and state laws relating to employee benefit programs, qualified retirement plans and leaves of absence.
March 13, 2023
Manages benefit enrollment process, including New Hire enrollment and annual open enrollment meetings to ensure employees receive accurate information and enrollments are completed in a timely basis.
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Assist in performing liaison functions with internal partners and third party vendors relative to coverage and eligibility data.
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Prepare and send timely responses and documentation to participants, clients, and/or designated contacts within regulations and/or established guidelines.
March 18, 2023
Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
April 11, 2023