HR Benefits Specialist - job 1 of 2

Addison Group’s client is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist to join their team in Washington, DC! The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of benefits experience and be a professional and organized team player. This role is hybrid and pays $24/hr+, based on candidate experience... Job Duties • Ensuring the company's benefits and leave-of-absence policies comply with the law • Conducting presentations that educate employees about their benefits • Assisting employees with the enrollment process for savings and insurance schemes • Informing employees about any changes to the benefits structure • Ensuring employees know what benefits are offered by the company • Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions • Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints • Design, evaluate and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements • Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan • Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales • Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information • Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries • Performs quality checks of benefits-related data • Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes • Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility Candidate Profile And Qualifications • Experience: • Proven experience working for an internal Human Resources team, with a focus on benefits administration • Pointed examples of working with stakeholders including external benefits vendors and internal leadership and employees • Must bring knowledge of benefits compliance laws • Education: • Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent work experience considered • Soft skills: • Impeccable communication skills • Must be a team player • Strong organizational skills Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request