Benefits and Leave Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Manage the comprehensive administration of all US leave of absence and accommodation programs, such as FMLA, ADA interactive processes, and state-specific statutory programs.

• Assist in coordinating benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), spending and reimbursement accounts, and life insurance.

• Conduct audits of benefits-related data to enhance process efficiencies and accuracy across Workday and vendor systems.

• Address employee inquiries concerning leaves of absence, benefits enrollment, life events, and general questions.

• Maintain relationships with vendors and brokers, including service agreements with Procurement and Legal teams.

• Provide project management assistance for open enrollment, renewals, plan audits, and cross-functional programs.

• Report on utilization, costs, and other trends to leadership.

• Analyze market trends and evaluate current offerings to ensure competitiveness.

• Collaborate with payroll, systems, people teams, and external vendors for accurate data management and implementation.

• Keep track of legislative changes to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

• Carry out other duties aimed at continuously enhancing the employee experience.

• Report to the Manager, Benefits as part of the Global Benefits team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant Human Resources experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant benefits experience.

• Familiarity with Google for Work, Smartsheet, and Workday is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring excellent organization of audits and overall data management.

• Experience handling confidential programs with access to sensitive information.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver formal presentations to various leadership levels.

• Ability to be flexible and quickly adjust to changing priorities.

• Experience in cross-functional work and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Capability to work independently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.

• 401(k) Match to assist with future savings (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay).

• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity.

• Flexible Time Away Program, along with Sick Time Off.

• US employees automatically receive coverage under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability plans.

• US employees are entitled to 12 paid holidays annually.

• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave.

• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support community involvement.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to Udemy online courses.

• Company-funded perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account.

• Teleworking options available from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific).

• Market competitive incentive opportunities.