Pay: $30–$35 per hour
Location: Anacortes, WA
This is a compelling opportunity for an HR professional with experience in benefits and leave administration to step into a visible, high‑impact role supporting employees and leaders across the organization. The position offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to complex leave cases, and the chance to grow within a stable HR function, with clear potential to convert into a long‑term role.
As the Benefits & Leave Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring benefit and leave programs are administered accurately, compliantly, and with a strong focus on employee experience. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while partnering closely with HR, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer employee leave requests from intake through return to work
- Respond to employee and manager questions regarding benefits, eligibility, and leave options
- Ensure benefits and leave programs are administered in compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, and applicable state regulations
- Track leave cases, documentation, and approvals to maintain accuracy and timeliness
- Partner with third‑party vendors to resolve benefits and leave administration issues
- Maintain accurate records and update HR systems related to benefits and leave activity
- Support audits, reporting, and compliance reviews as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- 1+ year of experience in benefits administration, leave management, or HR operations
- Working knowledge of employment and benefits regulations such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, or similar programs
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively
- Clear, professional communication skills when working with employees and leadership
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree (Not Required)
- Experience with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (WA PFML)
- Exposure to self‑funded health plans
- CEBS certification or benefits‑focused training
Why This Opportunity
- Competitive hourly pay with strong long‑term potential
- Opportunity to build depth and credibility in benefits and leave administration
- High‑impact role supporting employee well‑being and compliance
- Collaborative HR environment with cross‑functional exposure
$30.00- $35.00 per hour
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
