Benefits Manager at BGIS in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

BGIS is currently seeking a Benefits Manager to join the team in Seattle, WA (Hybrid Schedule).


The Benefits Manager position is a hybrid role that requires the selected candidate to work in the Seattle, WA office 2-3 times per week.


BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes, and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.

The Benefits Manager is responsible for supporting administration of team member health and welfare benefits and communicating benefits and policy information as needed to team members and healthcare providers. The position works with the HR team to support benefit initiatives. The Benefits Manager demonstrates BGIS values.


Responsibilities:



Program Management

• Review benefit offerings from a strategic company standpoint both annually and as required for business needs.
• Contribute to analysis of benefit programs in acquisition activities.

Administration

• Manage all team member benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending & health savings accounts, life insurance, temporary disability, ancillary benefits, and 401(k).
• Act as liaison between team member and Third-Party Administrator to assist in communicating benefit and policy information. Ensures billing or coverage issues are handled timely and accurately.
• Provide guidance and assistance to all team members regarding benefit plans when questions and special circumstances arise.
• Assist HR VP in recommending new or modified plans and team member benefit policies and supervises administration of existing plans.
• Prepare and executes benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies.
• Facilitate the quarterly 401k Fiduciary Committee meetings to ensure plan compliance and best practices.
• Direct efforts with brokers, vendors, and internal payroll department to provide timely and effective communication, claims and billing processes.
• Ensure team member census data is accurate and timely, including data entry as needed.
• Supervise and directs work of Benefit Specialist.
• Ensure claims and bills are paid timely.
• Administer BGIS leave management programs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and oversee vendor for FMLA and disability claims.
• Lead annual open enrollment meetings and configure annual system set-up.
• Coordinate employee benefit seminars for the Team Member First program and other benefits.
• Advise and counsels management and team members on existing benefits.
• Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and five (5) years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration required.
• CEBS preferred.
• Strategic approach to building benefit program portfolios, providing competitive options to team members and meeting corporate business goals.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with extremely detailed and complex data required.
• Highly developed sense of urgency required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
• Collaborative approach with other HR specialty areas and contribute positively to overall teamwork.
• Time management skills to prioritize competing requests and activities.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

Preferred skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Experience with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Experience with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Leave of Absence
• Experience or Knowledge with 401K plans
• Experience with Reference-Based Pricing
• Experience with VLOOKUP

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
• Cognitive skills required to work in a highly confidential role including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, evaluate processes and maximize efficiencies to minimize risk in business practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Current valid driver's license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.

Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers/ for more information.

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.


The salary range for this position in the US is $80-100k


A candidate's salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.

BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.

Our dedication to the principle of pay equity is steadfast. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value.

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