We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support the administration and coordination of employee benefits programs in Seattle, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine strong analytical skills with hands-on benefits knowledge to help ensure accurate processing, compliance, and employee support. The role will work across benefit operations, leave administration, and compensation-related activities while maintaining a high standard of service and attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring enrollments, updates, and records are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Coordinate with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve benefit-related questions and support smooth program delivery.<br>• Review benefits data and reports to identify discrepancies, monitor trends, and improve accuracy in plan administration.<br>• Support compensation and benefits processes by maintaining documentation, tracking changes, and assisting with program communication.<br>• Manage aspects of leave administration, including FMLA-related coordination, documentation follow-up, and status tracking.<br>• Help ensure benefits practices align with company policies and applicable regulations through careful review and record maintenance.<br>• Prepare and maintain benefit summaries, audit files, and operational reports for leadership and compliance purposes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll while partnering with accounting, human resources, finance, and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and a commitment to improving processes that support both employees and the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the full payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay period is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable laws.</p><p>• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, workload oversight, and performance management.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll activities with accounting, benefits, finance, and operational requirements.</p><p>• Review employee payroll records and pay-impacting changes such as new hires, status updates, separations, and final payments to maintain data accuracy.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, tax submissions, year-end forms, garnishments, retirement deductions, and benefit withholdings.</p><p>• Resolve payroll questions and discrepancies by providing timely support to employees and addressing complex issues with professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Maintain payroll controls, documentation, system settings, user access, and security practices to protect confidential information and support compliance.</p><p>• Produce payroll reporting, audit schedules, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, identify trends, and strengthen internal processes.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, enhancing system usage, and recommending more efficient payroll practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Retirement: Profit Sharing- eligibility starts at year 1. Vesting begins at year 2 at 20%, increasing 20% annually to 100% at year 6. Contribution depends on company profit and annual comp; a conservative figure is about 15% of annual comp per year. It functions as a retirement plan the employee doesn’t pay into.</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks (negotiable up to 3)</li><li>Holidays: 7 days (put also get Seattle Sick Leave)</li><li>Health Coverage: Medical through United Healthcare (3 plans, standard employer/employee cost split), plus dental, vision,</li></ul><p> </p>