Employee Benefit Specialist at Association of Washington Cities in Olympia, Washington

Job Description:

Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is recruiting a full-time Employee Benefit Specialist to join our dynamic and customer orientated team. The purpose of this position is to provide support for the administration of the contracted Employee Benefit Trust (Trust) program for the organization. This includes providing technical assistance to various members by responding to inquiries from membership and service providers via phone and email, data entry and data maintenance, reconciliation of discrepancies, and extensive interaction and coordination with carrier representatives, employers, and the billing administrator.

AWC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We value the unique views, backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and potential of all our employees. We are committed to following our core values of collaboration, equity, innovation, integrity, and respect.

What we offer:

• Exceptional benefits - AWC pays 100% of medical premium for employee and 90% of the medical premium for spouse/domestic partner and child(ren) up to age 26; and 100% of dental and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance and disability insurance
• Four hours of paid vacation leave in first year of employment for every semi-monthly pay period, with generous increase in vacation hours earned thereafter
• Four hours of paid sick leave for every semi-monthly pay period
• 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays each year
• 401k with employer matching up to 10% of employee salary or eligible student loan payments
• Opportunity for outstanding performance awards and tuition assistance
• Employer funded HRA ($770 to $1,980 depending on dependents)
• Sabbatical program
• Staff events
• Training and development opportunities
• A workplace where you know you are providing valuable services and making a difference

The salary range for this position is $57,785 to $86,678. The top candidate's placement within the range will reflect education, training, and experience consistent with AWC policies.

This position is eligible for full telework in the state of Washington.

What you'll be doing

• Respond to inquiries from members (employers, employees, COBRA, and retirees) regarding eligibility, claims resolution, appeals, and all other benefit related issues and concerns
• Provide education and guidance to COBRA and Retiree participants, including advising members of the benefits and options available to them
• Review and audit active and retiree enrollment forms for completeness
• Data entry and maintenance of the on-line enrollment, reporting and billing system
• Assist with vendor management of on-line billing and eligibility system

What you bring to the team

• Four years' experience in the health care field, including customer service, benefits administration, and work with a multi-employer association or non-profit organization
• Associate degree in a related field. Experience may be substituted year-for-year for academic achievement.
• Knowledge of health benefits, including deductibles, co-insurance, copays, and prescription formularies
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding health care and benefits
• Knowledge of human resources and labor relations
• HIPAA privacy training preferred

How to apply

Visit the AWC website to apply and view the job description. Recruitment closes on October 28 at 5pm.

To request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email recruiting@awcnet.org.

AWC is looking for people who can help us achieve our mission and vision, not just check the boxes. If you're excited about this role and interested in supporting local government, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this role or other roles at AWC!

All offers of employment are contingent to authorization for employment in the United States, criminal background check, reference checks, and required degree/credential verification. Information obtained from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be considered.

All AWC employees must work in Washington state, unless explicitly preapproved by the CEO to work in Oregon or Idaho.

AWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity on our team. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, as required by federal, state, and local laws.

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