Benefits & Leave Specialist: HR Compliance & Support

Dogwood Industries LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral program

Job summary

Dogwood Industries is seeking a highly organized Benefits and Leave Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA. A successful candidate will thrive at multitasking, pay close attention to detail and take ownership and pride in their tasks.

The Benefits and Leave Specialist position is a key role within Dogwood Industries, providing support to the HR Department, with a direct focus on benefits, leaves and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, including benefits and leaves
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Administer benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, etc.) and coordinate enrollments and terminations
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental, military) and manage return-to-work processes
• Maintain compliance with laws and keep confidential records; prepare reports and audits
• Provide employee support on benefits and leave; conduct orientations and information sessions
• Support HR initiatives and special projects as assigned

Skills

HR experience

Benefits administration

Leave administration

MS Office

HRIS

Adobe Acrobat

Discretion with confidential data

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a highly organized Benefits and Leave Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA. A successful candidate will thrive at multitasking, pay close attention to detail and take ownership and pride in their tasks.

The Benefits and Leave Specialist position is a key role within Dogwood Industries, providing support to the HR Department, with a direct focus on benefits, leaves and compliance.