Senior Global Benefits and Leave Administrator
Job Description
About the Role
Title: Senior Global Benefits & Leave Administrator
Location: Remote United States
Job Description:
Ensures compliance of benefits programs, utilizing knowledge of benefits legislation (COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, PPACA, ADA and others) by staying up to date on domestic and international rules and regulations impacting benefits programs.
Maintains and updates employee, leave of absence and benefits-related records and files.
Coordinates and implements regular benefits and leave of absence processing and resolution, including enrollments, terminations, claims, COBRA, FMLA and disability.
Advises and informs employees of the details of the company’s benefit/leave programs including presenting to our new employees or meeting virtually as needed.
Resolves benefit and leave-related issues and responds to queries and requests in a timely manner.
Evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness and value of current benefit plans/programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
Collaborates with payroll and ensures that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the coordination of payment for benefits billings, including reconciling amounts, running standard reports, and obtaining required approvals.
Works with the benefits broker and insurance companies to better understand our benefits coverage, services, and costs.
Reviews various reports and file feeds and takes action appropriately and timely.
Documents and maintains administrative procedures for benefit and leave of absence processes.
Reviews/researches/updates benefits communications, related documents, and reference materials for use by both internal and external audiences.
Evaluates and assesses new approaches to current processes and issues.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information at all times.
Who You Are & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HR with a minimum of 5 years of solid full-service benefits and leave experience in both the US AND international (Canada, UK, Eastern Europe, Asia/Pacific Islands).
CEBS, SPHR, PHR or other relevant certifications preferred.
Solid understanding of ERISA, FMLA and other relevant policies and regulations for programs and plans including retirement, health, voluntary benefits, state specific leave and worker’s compensation.
Experience with benefits administration/set-up in ADP or a similar HRIS platform.
Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working directly with brokers and insurance companies.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Experience with project or program management.
Demonstrated confidence, credibility, and good judgment.
Experience analyzing and leveraging data to influence business decisions.
Ability to collaborate across a large, complex organization and create innovative, successful programs and solutions.
Demonstrated ability to absorb, analyze, and understand new information, technologies and practices quickly.
Compensation
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $76,600 – $114,800, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of 10%. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
About Payscale
As the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees, and businesses get pay right and to make sustainable fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 65% of the Fortune 500, Payscale provides a combination of diverse and dynamic data sources, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Panasonic, Mars Global, eBay, American Airlines and PetSmart to make fair and appropriate pay decisions.
Location
Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.
In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.
If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:
High-Speed Internet – A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.
Device for Multi Factor Authentication (MFA/2FA) – smartphone, tablet, etc.
When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events.
Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, and the UK, however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.
Benefits and Perks
All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:
Respect every individual, work as a team
Be Customer first, customer centric
Have a Bias towards action
Commit to excellence (we give our best everyday)
Make Data driven decisions
An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
Monthly company All Hands meetings
Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs
Access to continued learning & development opportunities
Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth
A growing network of Employee Resource Groups
Company sponsored volunteer hours
And more!
Our more standard benefits
Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge away from work
14 Paid Company Holidays, including 2 floating holidays (you choose!)
A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.
