Benefits and Leave Specialist

About the Role

Are you the person people turn to when they need a clear answer about their benefits or a compassionate guide through a leave of absence? As our Benefits and Leave Specialist, you will be there for employees during some of the most important moments of their lives: welcoming a new child, recovering from an illness, caring for a loved one, or planning for retirement. You will administer our benefits and leave programs, partner with managers and vendors, and make sure every employee feels supported, informed, and confident.

Starting Pay Range: $40.12 - $44.78 / hour

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What You'll Do

• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs, including enrollments, life events, and coverage changes.
• Be the go-to contact for benefits questions about eligibility, enrollment, claims, and plan use, and work with vendors to resolve issues.
• Lead our leave programs from start to finish, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave laws, and company policy, supporting employees every step of the way.
• Educate employees during onboarding and open enrollment, and coach managers on leave policies and employee rights.
• Reconcile invoices, payroll deductions, and carrier records, and report on benefits and leave usage, trends, and compliance.
• Stay current on benefits and leave laws such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred).
• At least 4 years of professional HR experience, including 3 years with primary responsibility of full benefits and leave administration.
• An active HR or benefits certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or CLMS, or an equivalent.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (PayNW/UKG preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits and leave laws, including Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave and Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Tech-savvy and strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and digital tools.

What You'll Get

• Real impact: In a mid-size organization, your ideas don’t get lost. You’ll have a direct opportunity to shape our programs and drive positive change.
• Real connection: Work directly with employees across every department and see the difference you make, face to face.
• An HR team with heart: Join a team that cares deeply about our employees and about each other.
• Be part of our growth: Help build the HR programs that will support our growing community and new tower.
• Meaningful purpose: Support a community of approximately 440 seniors and the team who cares for them.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly Competitive Benefits Package with Low Deductibles: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Discounted Meals
• Company Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• ORCA Card Discount or Discounted Parking
• Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year, including dependents
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Fun and Exciting Staff Events

Please apply online and find out more about Horizon House on our website at https://horizonhouse.org/

Why Horizon House: Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity: Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email

hr@horizonhouse.org

. or call (206) 382-3206 with the nature of your request.