Benefits & Leave Administrator

Thriftbooks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,421,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO accrual 15 days/year

Six paid holidays

Medical & vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401k match

Professional development

Free books

Job summary

ThriftBooks is seeking an experienced Benefits & Leave Administrator to manage health and welfare benefits, COBRA, and the 401(k) plan, plus oversee all leave programs including FMLA and ADA accommodations. You will partner with employees, managers, and insurance carriers to resolve issues and support return-to-work efforts.

The role is hybrid with 3+ in-person days in Tukwila, WA. A Bachelor's in HR or related field plus 3–5 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience administering employee benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, and employment laws.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits programs including health and welfare benefits, COBRA, and the 401(k) plan.
• Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, state paid leaves, ADA-related leaves, parental leave) and workers' compensation.
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and insurance carriers to resolve issues and support return-to-work efforts.
• Maintain HRIS records, assist with benefit renewals and Open Enrollment, and prepare compliance reporting.
• Analyze program data, recommend improvements, and help develop communications and wellbeing resources.

Skills

Benefits administration

FMLA

ADA leave

HRIS

MS Office Excel

Paycom

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Paycom

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position OverviewThriftBooks is seeking experienced Benefits & Leave Administrator to oversee employee benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs while delivering exceptional service and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.What You Will DoAs the Benefits & Leave Administrator, you'll manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including health and welfare benefits, COBRA, and the 401(k) plan. You'll oversee all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state-paid leave programs, ADA-related leave accommodations, parental leave, and workers' compensation. You'll partner with employees, managers, and insurance carriers to resolve issues, support return-to-work efforts, maintain accurate HRIS records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.You'll also support annual benefit renewals and Open Enrollment, prepare compliance reporting, analyze program data, recommend process improvements, and help develop employee communications, resources, and wellbeing programs that enhance the overall employee experience.LocationThis is a hybrid position with 3+ in-person days in Tukwila, WA.Base Salary$33.65/hr. - $38.46/hr. This range reflects the good-faith hiring base salary range for this position. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training.Why You Will Love It HereAnnual 10% bonus incentiveCompetitive compensation packageEarn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per yearSix Paid Holidays per calendar yearMedical & Vision InsuranceDental InsuranceCompany paid STD/LTDCompany paid Life Insurance401k match programProfessional development & growth opportunitiesWork with nice, fun peopleFREE BOOKS!ThriftBooks is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. All candidates must be willing to authorize a background check. All applicants agree to ThriftBooks Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data: https://www.thriftbooks.com/s/employment-privacy-notice/ #COR00ThriftBooks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.What You Will NeedBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related experience.Three to five years of experience administering employee benefits, leave of absence, and/or workers' compensation programs.Experience administering FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, and other employment laws.Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.Preferred QualificationsExperience with HRIS and benefit administration systems. Paycom experience a plus.Strong MS Office Suit knowledge, proficient in Excel desired.Experience working with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or similar professional certification.