Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide primary management and leadership in Benefits Administration
• Serve as a specialist for complex benefit issues and problems
• Manage and administer Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) and Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) benefits
• Manage and lead benefits staff
• Work closely with management to promote best practices and a collaborative workplace

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of progressively responsible human resource experience in benefit programs (including retirement, health insurance, and disability)
• At least one year of supervisory experience facilitating employee growth and accountability
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state benefits regulations, rules, and policies
• Demonstrated experience with vendor management
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software applications
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including conflict resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or Dayforce
• Experience with the state of Washington Public Employee Benefit Board or Paid Family Medical Leave programs
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Professional certification from a recognized human resource association
• Experience in classification, compensation, employee relations, or labor relations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Paid sick and vacation leave plus paid holidays
• Employee tuition waiver and training/development opportunities

About the Company

Washington State University (WSU) is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world.