• Ensures compliance of benefits programs, utilizing knowledge of benefits legislation (COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, PPACA, ADA and others) by staying up to date on rules and regulations impacting benefits programs. 
• Maintains and updates employee, leave of absence and benefits-related records and files. 
• Coordinates and implements regular benefits and leave of absence processing and resolution, including enrollments, terminations, claims, COBRA, FMLA and disability. 
• Advises and informs employees of the details of the company's benefit/leave programs including presenting to our new employees or meeting virtually as needed. 
• Resolves benefit and leave-related issues and responds to queries and requests in a timely manner. 
• Researches new employee benefit plans and vendors. 
• Liaises with vendors and negotiates and coordinates contracts for new and existing plans. 
• Evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness and value of current benefit plans/programs and makes recommendations for improvement or changes to better align with industry best practices or company objectives. 
• Collaborates with payroll and ensures that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Maintains and creates records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations. 
• Responsible for the coordination of payment for benefits billings, including reconciling amounts, running standard reports, and obtaining required approvals. 
• Works with benefits broker and insurance companies to better understand our benefits coverage, services, and costs. 
• Reviews various reports and file feeds and takes action appropriately and timely. 
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for benefit and leave of absence processes. 
• Understands industry trends and emerging challenges from the perspective of people development, rewards, and retention. 
• Reviews/researches/updates benefits communications, related documents, and reference materials for use by both internal and external audiences. 
• Evaluates and assesses new approaches to current processes and issues. 
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HR with a minimum of 3 years of solid full-service U.S., UK and Canada benefits and leave of absence administration experience required. 
• CEBS, SPHR, PHR or other relevant certifications preferred. 
• Solid understanding of ERISA, FMLA and other relevant policies and regulations for programs and plans including retirement, health, voluntary benefits, state specific leave and worker’s compensation. 
• Experience with benefits administration/set-up in ADP or a similar HRIS platform. 
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience working directly with brokers and insurance companies.
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Experience with project or program management. 
• Demonstrated confidence, credibility, and good judgment. 
• Experience analyzing and leveraging data to influence business decisions. 
• Ability to collaborate across a large, complex organization and create innovative, successful programs and solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, analyze, and understand new information, technologies and practices quickly. 

Compensation 

This is a non-exempt, hourly role. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary (based on a 40 hour work week) range for this position is $57,900 - $86,900, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of $5,000. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below). 

Company Description 

Payscale gives employers and employees confidence to know the what and why behind pay. With our leading data, technology, and experience we make it easier for you to connect compensation to goals. 

As the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees, and businesses get pay right and to make sustainable fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500 in 198 countries, Payscale provides a combination of diverse and dynamic data sources, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Target, United Healthcare, Gainsight, eBay, and The Washington Post to make fair and appropriate pay decisions. To learn more, visit www.payscale.com 

Location 

Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that providesyou the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you,whilealso finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter. 
 
In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices.Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs. 

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events. 

Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, and the UK, however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii. 

Benefits and Perks

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values: 

• Respect every individual, work as a team 
• Be Customer first, customer centric 
• Have a Bias towards action 
• Commit to excellence (we give our best everyday) 
• Make Data driven decisions 

An open and inclusiveenvironment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like: 

• Monthly company All Hands meetings 
• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs 
• Access to continued learning & development opportunities
• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth 
• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups 
• Company sponsored volunteer hours 
• And more!

Our more standard benefits 

• Flex Paid Time Off, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work 
• 15 Paid Company Holidays, including an extended Fourth of July break, World Mental Health Day, and Juneteenth 
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale 
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents 
• Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contribution each pay period
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.

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