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3 results for Benefits Manager in Issaquah, WA

Benefits Specialist

Seattle, WA
remote
Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits and leave administration for a Seattle, Washington team in a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs with responsive employee support and precise operational execution. The position will play a key part in maintaining compliant processes, improving documentation, and working closely with payroll, compliance, vendors, and internal partners to deliver a smooth employee benefits experience. Responsibilities: • Act as a primary resource for employees and internal stakeholders on medical, welfare, retirement, and leave programs, providing guidance on eligibility, coverage details, and plan rules. • Manage daily benefits operations by coordinating with payroll and external providers to ensure enrollments, deductions, and related transactions are processed accurately. • Monitor and respond to employee questions related to enrollment for new employees, qualifying life events, annual enrollment, and ongoing benefits support through shared service channels. • Help drive annual enrollment activities by preparing updates, validating system configurations, testing vendor platforms, and supporting clear communication to employees. • Maintain benefits systems, summary materials, and formal plan documentation so records remain current, accurate, and accessible. • Support regulatory adherence by reviewing benefits data, assisting with required testing and audits, and partnering with compliance teams on federal and state obligations. • Oversee benefits payroll files, arrears tracking, and direct billing coordination in partnership with leave administration to promote timely and accurate collections. • Work closely with leave specialists on policy administration and employee support for protected leave programs, paid parental leave, military leave, and state-required leave offerings. • Improve operational efficiency by identifying process enhancements, updating standard operating procedures, and assisting with payroll recovery and benefits reconciliation when needed.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Benefits Specialist

Bellevue, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support employee benefits operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, you will help ensure benefit programs are administered accurately, employees receive timely support, and vendor-related issues are resolved efficiently. The position is ideal for someone with strong Workday experience, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage detailed tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Administer employee benefit transactions in Workday, ensuring accurate handling of enrollments, life event updates, and separation-related changes.• Manage benefit payout calculations connected to employee job changes and departures, completing all related processing with precision.• Partner with external benefit providers to investigate and resolve questions involving eligibility, enrollment status, and coverage matters.• Assist with benefits support for newly hired employees and provide backup coverage for new employee orientation activities when needed.• Examine benefits invoices for accuracy and submit them through the appropriate payment process in a timely manner.• Contribute to workers’ compensation administration by monitoring claims, coordinating with vendors and legal partners, supporting audits, and maintaining required reporting.• Keep benefits records current and organized while delivering responsive, thorough support to employees and internal stakeholders.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Coupeville, WA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
118000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Coupeville, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll processing while safeguarding confidential employee information and supporting strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in high-volume payroll, regulatory reporting, benefits deductions, and cross-functional coordination with Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology. Responsibilities:• Direct payroll operations from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across all compensation elements.• Review and validate earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, shift premiums, stipends, retroactive adjustments, and employer-sponsored benefit withholdings.• Prepare payroll tax submissions and required government reports in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.• Reconcile payroll activity to financial records, maintain complete documentation, and support internal and external audit requests with clear reporting and analysis.• Act as the primary owner of payroll systems, partnering with Information Technology to test updates, resolve issues, and preserve data accuracy and system reliability.• Lead, coach, and evaluate payroll team members by assigning work, supporting training, managing performance, and assisting with hiring and onboarding.• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors to confirm employee data, benefit file integrations, retirement plan activity, and payroll-related reconciliations are accurate and timely.• Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions and ensure payroll configurations and pay practices align with contract terms for represented employees.• Oversee year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation, system rollovers, benefit updates, and required annual reporting.• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee records while strengthening procedures, controls, and workflow improvements that enhance compliance and efficiency. The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $140,000. Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee Retirement Plan: Hybrid defined benefit plan, employee contribute 5%, company contributes 6%30 days PTO to start (this includes vacation, sick and holidays)
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z