Benefits Analyst I

Equity Residential Springboard Inbound feed; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 59.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Housing discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Benefits Analyst I in Arlington, VA to support day-to-day administration of employee health and welfare programs and respond to benefits questions. You will coordinate with vendors, assist with enrollment and audits, and support Open Enrollment and lifecycle processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR/Business (or equivalent) and 1–2 years in HR/benefits/HRIS, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of HR, benefits, leave, HRIS, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support day-to-day administration of employee health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts).
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.
• Assist with enrollment, payroll deduction, and vendor discrepancies.
• Maintain benefit information in HR and vendor systems and perform routine audits.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal HR/Payroll/HRIS to resolve issues.
• Assist with Open Enrollment activities and related communications and data validation.
• Support new hire and other lifecycle processes affecting benefit eligibility and coverage.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

HRIS

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Herramientas

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Benefits Analyst IPosition Type:Full timeWeekly Scheduled Hours:40State: VirginiaCity: ArlingtonZip Code:22203Total Base Pay Range:$59,300.00 - $88,800.00Overview:Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration Support the day-to-day administration of employee health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits. Respond to routine employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and available resources, escalating complex issues as appropriate. Assist with researching and resolving enrollment, eligibility, payroll deduction, and vendor discrepancies. Maintain accurate benefit information within HR and vendor systems and perform routine audits and reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies. Coordinate with benefit vendors and internal HR, Payroll, and HRIS partners to resolve administrative issues. Assist with annual Open Enrollment activities, including system testing, employee communications, enrollment support, data validation, and post-enrollment audits. Support new hire, termination, and other employee lifecycle processes that impact benefit eligibility and coverage. This may include participation in new hire presentations. Assist with benefit communications, employee resources, FAQs, and other educational materials. Support benefit program reporting, invoice review, data requests, audits, and compliance activities. Maintain benefit records and documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable record-retention requirements. Leave of Absence and Workplace Accommodation Support Serve as backup support for the administration of employee leaves of absence and workplace accommodation requests, including requests involving medical restrictions or limitations. Assist with intake, tracking, documentation, and follow-up for leave and accommodation cases. Help employees understand the administrative process, required documentation, applicable deadlines, and available resources. Coordinate with employees, managers, HR partners, leave administrators, and other vendors as needed to support timely case administration. Maintain leave and accommodation information in applicable systems and trackers and ensure appropriate documentation is retained. Support payroll, benefit, and system updates associated with employees going on or returning from leave. Assist with return-to-work coordination and other administrative aspects of the leave process. Escalate complex leave, accommodation, compliance, or employee relations matters to more senior team members as appropriate. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee medical and other sensitive information. General Benefits Operations Support implementation of benefit program changes and new initiatives. Assist with vendor file reviews, data validation, testing, and issue resolution. Document administrative procedures and help maintain benefits processes, calendars, checklists, and reference materials. Participate in benefit audits and assist with gathering data and documentation for internal and external requests. Identify recurring employee or administrative issues and recommend opportunities to improve processes and the employee experience. Provide additional support to the Benefits team as priorities and business needs evolve.

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. One to two years of HR, benefits, leave, HRIS, or related administrative experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion. Comfort working with HR systems, Microsoft Excel, and other business applications. Workday especially helpful. Ability to learn benefits policies and processes and apply established procedures consistently. Demonstrated willingness to research issues, ask questions, and elevate appropriately when situations require additional expertise.

Scope of Role

This position provides administrative and backup support for leave and workplace accommodation processes. It is not expected to independently make legal, compliance, or employee relations determinations. Complex cases and decisions are escalated to the appropriate senior team member or HR partner.

How Vivmark Supports You:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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