Position Overview
ThriftBooks is seeking experienced Benefits & Leave Administrator to oversee employee benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs while delivering exceptional service and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
What You Will Do
As the Benefits & Leave Administrator, you'll manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including health and welfare benefits, COBRA, and the 401(k) plan. You'll oversee all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state-paid leave programs, ADA-related leave accommodations, parental leave, and workers' compensation. You'll partner with employees, managers, and insurance carriers to resolve issues, support return-to-work efforts, maintain accurate HRIS records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
You'll also support annual benefit renewals and Open Enrollment, prepare compliance reporting, analyze program data, recommend process improvements, and help develop employee communications, resources, and wellbeing programs that enhance the overall employee experience.
Location
This is a hybrid position with 3+ in-person days in Tukwila, WA.
Base Salary
$33.65/hr. - $38.46/hr. This range reflects the good-faith hiring base salary range for this position. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training.
Why You Will Love It Here
- Annual 10% bonus incentive
- Competitive compensation package
- Earn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year
- Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company paid STD/LTD
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k match program
- Professional development & growth opportunities
- Work with nice, fun people
- FREE BOOKS!
ThriftBooks is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. All candidates must be willing to authorize a background check. All applicants agree to ThriftBooks Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data: https://www.thriftbooks.com/s/employment-privacy-notice/ #COR00
ThriftBooks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
QualificationsWhat You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related experience.
- Three to five years of experience administering employee benefits, leave of absence, and/or workers' compensation programs.
- Experience administering FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, and other employment laws.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems. Paycom experience a plus.
- Strong MS Office Suit knowledge, proficient in Excel desired.
- Experience working with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or similar professional certification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related experience.
- Three to five years of experience administering employee benefits, leave of absence, and/or workers' compensation programs.
- Experience administering FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, and other employment laws.
- Experience administering COBRA and 401(k) benefit programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Willingness to authorize a background check.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (employer does not sponsor visas).
- Experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems; Paycom experience a plus.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, strong Excel skills desired.
- Experience working with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
- Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS preferred.
What We Do
Based in Seattle, WA, ThriftBooks is the largest online seller of used books in the world, having sold more than 100 million books since its inception. Founded in 2003 and backed by KCB Management, ThriftBooks operates 8 fulfillment centers in the US that purchase, grade, and distribute used and collectible books.
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