Benefits Manager- 3559218

Job Title: Benefits Manager

Location: Tukwila, WA 98188

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$135K, 10% bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2-3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a
Benefits Manager opening located in Tukwila, WA 98188. Salary in
the $110K-$135K range + 10% bonus. If you are not interested in
this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do
offer referral fees should they be hired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead the strategy, design, and administration of the benefits
programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial
plans, and organizational values.
* Oversee all benefits administration, including health plans,
retirement programs, leave management (FMLA, ADA, and other
statutory leaves), and regulatory compliance.
* Partner closely with Legal to ensure compensation, benefits,
leave, and payroll practices comply with federal, state, and
local laws.
* Develop and manage company-wide compensation structures,
including job architecture, pay structures, and payscale
governance to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
* Lead the annual merit and bonus planning processes in
collaboration with HR and Finance, including compensation
budgeting and market benchmarking.
* Supervise and provide direction to the Benefits Administrator,
ensuring effective execution of day-to-day operations and high
service standards.
* Serving as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers,
and Paycom.
* Overseeing payroll integration, including benefit and 401(k)
deductions.
* Ensuring accurate compliance reporting and required filings.
* Collaborating with the Field HR Team to investigate and manage
Workers’ Compensation cases.
* Providing subject matter expertise to HR and leadership on
compensation, benefits, and policy interpretation.
* Supporting and strengthening compliance training related to
benefits and leave administration.
* Identifying process improvements and staying current on
industry trends and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,
or a related field.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits
management.
* Strong background in benefits administration, including FMLA
and ADA compliance.
* Experience partnering with Legal on employment, leave, and
benefits-related matters.
* Demonstrated payroll experience, including benefits and
retirement deduction oversight.
* Deep understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation
methodologies, pay structure design, and market benchmarking.
* Experience managing relationships with benefits brokers,
third-party administrators, and payroll vendors (Paycom
experience strongly preferred).
* Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes and
collaboration with HR field teams.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret
compensation data and drive informed decision-making.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
across multiple organizational levels.
* Experience supervising or directly managing at least one
HR/Benefits professional.