Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Benefits Manager creates a wellness-oriented experience for employees by providing clear communication about available benefits and assisting with enrollment in those benefits. By researching industry trends and benefits that may best meet employees’ needs, the Benefits Manager is able to recommend and support the creation of a competitive, holistic benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including and not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; life, disability and other ancillary coverage; retirement plans; and other benefits, health and wellness programs
• Consult with and advise employees on eligibility, provisions and other matters related to benefits
• Create and lead strategic employee benefits communications, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
• Manage benefits vendor relationships and serve as liaison between Agency, vendors, government agencies and various internal and external stakeholders
• Make benefits program design recommendations to HR leadership based on the evaluation of services, coverage and options available through employee benefits vendors, in consideration of best practice and trends, as well as employee and Agency needs, to help ensure a competitive benefits program
• Lead benefits program implementation, including annual enrollment, in partnership with HR leadership and other relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance of employee benefits with all legal, agency and vendor requirements; advise and guide HR, payroll, employees and others as needed
• Prepare and file State and Federal reports including and not limited to 1094s, 1095s and other benefits-related filing; occupational health programs and labor data such as OSHA and EEO
• Maintain benefits-related HRIS modules and data; recommend and engage in HRIS improvements as needed
• Administer and monitor workers’ compensation and occupational health programs; makes data-driven recommendations for cost containment strategies to HR leadership
• Support HR leadership in annual and off-cycle compensation program implementation

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 years of related experience in benefits administration, including ACA compliance and vendor management
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

ROLE(S): Role-specific expectations for this job are outlined as follows.

• Team Member: All LCSNW team members are responsible for upholding and encouraging LCSNW values: compassion, integrity, interdependence, inclusion and stewardship; communicating openly and effectively; building collaborative relationships in balance with working independently; and strictly adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Leader: In support of creating and maintaining an Employer of Choice culture, active demonstration and encouragement of LCSNW leadership competencies is critical to this job.

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.