We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support a broad range of employee benefit and leave programs for an organization based in Seattle, Washington. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering reliable day-to-day benefits administration, answering employee questions, and helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations. The role also contributes to open enrollment activities, vendor coordination, documentation updates, and continuous improvement across benefits and leave processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a primary resource for health, welfare, and retirement programs by guiding employees and internal partners on eligibility, coverage details, plan rules, and related support needs.<br>• Manage daily benefits operations, including coordination with payroll and external providers to help ensure accurate and timely program administration.<br>• Monitor and respond to benefits-related inquiries covering topics such as enrollment for new employees, qualifying life events, and annual enrollment support.<br>• Help maintain regulatory adherence by reviewing benefit records, supporting required testing activities, and partnering with compliance stakeholders on federal and state requirements.<br>• Assist with open enrollment by preparing updates, validating system changes, coordinating with vendors, and helping deliver clear employee communications.<br>• Keep benefit systems, plan documentation, and employee-facing resources current so information remains accurate and accessible.<br>• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend practical improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures for benefits and leave administration to support consistency across ongoing processes.<br>• Oversee benefits payroll and arrears-related files, working closely with leave specialists to confirm accurate deductions and timely direct billing activities.<br>• Partner with the leave administration team on leave programs, policy documentation, employee communications, reconciliation efforts, and payroll recovery support when needed.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer employee benefit transactions in Workday, ensuring accurate handling of enrollments, life event updates, and separation-related changes.</p><p>• Manage benefit payout calculations connected to employee job changes and departures, completing all related processing with precision.</p><p>• Partner with external benefit providers to investigate and resolve questions involving eligibility, enrollment status, and coverage matters.</p><p>• Assist with benefits support for newly hired employees and provide backup coverage for new employee orientation activities when needed.</p><p>• Examine benefits invoices for accuracy and submit them through the appropriate payment process in a timely manner.</p><p>• Contribute to workers’ compensation administration by monitoring claims, coordinating with vendors and legal partners, supporting audits, and maintaining required reporting.</p><p>• Keep benefits records current and organized while delivering responsive, thorough support to employees and internal stakeholders.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct payroll operations from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across all compensation elements.</p><p>• Review and validate earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, shift premiums, stipends, retroactive adjustments, and employer-sponsored benefit withholdings.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax submissions and required government reports in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll activity to financial records, maintain complete documentation, and support internal and external audit requests with clear reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Act as the primary owner of payroll systems, partnering with Information Technology to test updates, resolve issues, and preserve data accuracy and system reliability.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and evaluate payroll team members by assigning work, supporting training, managing performance, and assisting with hiring and onboarding.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions and ensure payroll configurations and pay practices align with contract terms for represented employees.</p><p>• Oversee year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation, system rollovers, benefit updates, and required annual reporting.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee records while strengthening procedures, controls, and workflow improvements that enhance compliance and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $140,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee </p><p>Retirement Plan: Hybrid defined benefit plan, employee contribute 5%, company contributes 6%</p><p>30 days PTO to start (this includes vacation, sick and holidays)</p>