Benefits Analyst

Clark Group; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking an energetic Benefits Analyst to join our Total Rewards team in Bethesda, MD. You will administer health and welfare programs, manage LOA/ADA processes, and serve as a cross-functional advisor to employees and managers.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required to clearly explain complex benefit plans, leave policies, and regulatory requirements across multiple states including CA, DC, and WA. Strong Excel and data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive benefits experience with LOA, Disability, and ADA/ADAAA.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; ability to explain plans in both languages.
• Experience with federal, state, and local leave laws (CA, DC, WA).
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, commuter, EAP, and fitness.
• Manage leave of absence and accommodations in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates.
• Serve as subject matter expert for benefits inquiries from employees and managers.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and multi-state requirements.
• Process weekly and bi-weekly funding requests and reconciliations.
• Educate employees through Benefits 101 webinars.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Benefits experience

LOA/ADA expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Workday

Google Suite

Job description

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry. Simply put, it’s our people. From highways to hotels and hospitals to stadiums, we rely on the leadership, talents, and drive of our employees to bring great projects to light. Are you interested in becoming a part of our team? If so, take the next step and start building your career with us today.

To support the people who build our success, we are looking for an energetic and results-driven Benefits Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have a high attention to detail, and want to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience, this role is for you.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Administer Clark’s health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA/HSA, commuter, EAP, and fitness.
• Leave & Accommodations: Administer Clark’s leave of absence and job accommodation programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local mandates (including CA, DC, and WA state pay).
• Internal Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert for benefits and LOA/ADA related inquiries from employees, managers, and the broader HR team.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor and maintain federal and multi-state compliance requirements to ensure all plans meet regulatory standards.
• Financial Operations: Facilitate weekly and bi-weekly funding requests and reconciliation processes.
• Employee Education: Participate in the monthly "Benefits 101" webinar to drive employee engagement and understanding.

Required Qualifications

• Language: Fluency in Spanish and English (required). Must be able to explain complex benefit plans and leave policies clearly in both languages.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive benefits experience with a background in Leave of Absence (LOA), Disability, and ADA/ADAAA.
• Regulatory Expertise: 3+ years of experience with federal, state, and local sick, disability, and leave laws, specifically for California, DC, and Washington State.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of federal requirements including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems: Experience with Workday (strongly preferred) and proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Certifications: SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, and/or CEBS certification.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data reconciliation skills and experience with funding requests/audits.

Competencies

• Strategic Problem Solving: Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, own projects from start to finish, and negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail and an insistence on accuracy; strong research and data analysis skills, including high proficiency in Excel.
• Volume Management: Proven ability to work independently, manage a high volume of LOA/ADA cases, and effectively prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Effectively partners with other team members on a variety of assignments.
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex benefit and legal concepts into clear, actionable information for a diverse workforce.
• Discretion & Integrity: High level of professional integrity; capable of managing sensitive and confidential personal information with the utmost discretion.

Why This is a Great Move

Clark is a premier organization with outstanding people. We have a 100+ year history of success and a reputation for both high quality work and people. Here you’ll be part of a team and culture that values people. You’ll work in a HR team with senior leaders that have a reputation for building team members’ careers, driving team engagement, and having an impact on the business. We are expanding our team and our influence. You can be yourself and be passionate about your work. And you’ll have a clear impact on the success of the business and the talent in your client groups. Come join our winning team!

HR Team Values

• Create positive experiences
• Partner with integrity and trust
• Drive for results
• Be your best self to do your best work
• Common purpose
• Diverse contributions

Compensation

Clark is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, bonus incentive compensation based on personal and company performance.

Drug Free Workplace/EOE

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark. Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. Asset Solutions Altura Associates Coda Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate S2N Technology Group Building & Infrastructure Atkinson Construction Shirley Contracting Company C3M Power Systems Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please [e-mail] call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.