You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to benefits administration. That’s why we’re looking for a Benefits Specialist to support firmwide benefit and wellness programs and administration.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for...
- Assisting with the day-to-day administration and communication of Venable's health and welfare programs including but not limited to health, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings account, short and long term disability benefits, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plans
- Drafting all Benefits letters related to onboarding, promotions, verification of benefits and departures
- Resolving routine benefits questions and issues while providing excellent customer service within 24 hours to all internal clients; Ensuring timely, professional, consistent, and legally compliant responses are provided and documented as appropriate for every situation both orally and in written format
- Conducting benefits onboarding sessions
- Maintaining Benefits Department Intranet page to ensure all resources are up to date; Responsible for scheduling and distribution of all Benefits Department email communications
- Assisting with quality control measures to support bi-weekly benefits processing as it relates to the payroll system; Responsible for reconciliation process for all benefit invoices and bill payments
- Partnering with COBRA vendor to ensure data accuracy regarding subsidies and invoicing
- Administering the Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Assisting with the Open Enrollment process to ensure the accuracy of employee eligibility and the accurateness of all benefit enrollments with vendors
The successful candidate will demonstrate...
- Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in a benefits administration role including working knowledge of pertinent state and federal regulations governing employee benefit programs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and vlookup)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for conducting reconciliations and data analysis
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain relationships both within and outside of the firm; strong focus on client service and responsiveness
- Excellent organizational skills required to maintain benefits information, data, electronic files, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to rationally assess problems, situation and challenges and determine an effective approach to reach resolution
- Self-starter who can manage priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other team members across the firm
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC:
$61,000 - $78,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.
Venable’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm’s benefit offerings upon hire.
Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.
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