Benefits Specialist

Harness; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Benefits Analyst/Specialist to manage and enhance employee benefits programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulations and improving employee satisfaction through effective benefits management. You will be responsible for administering various benefits programs, collaborating with vendors, and analyzing benefits utilization data. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about enhancing employee experiences, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Monthly internet reimbursement

Social and team-building events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR-related roles.
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations.

Skills

Benefits Administration

HRIS Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Benefits Laws

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Benefits Management Software

HRIS

Job description

Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers' pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.

Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We're backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.

Job Summary

The Benefits Analyst / Specialist is responsible for the administration, analysis, and execution of employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while enhancing employee satisfaction through effective benefits management.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other employee perks.
• Monitor employee benefits data transmission to different vendors and develop and refine processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance and resolving issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance providers for issues and solutions.
• Conduct bi-weekly Benefits New Hire Orientations.
• Assist in benefits enrollment processes, including new hires, life event changes, and open enrollment.
• Assist with Leave of Absence request filing.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation in HRIS and other benefits platforms.
• Support the development of benefits communication materials, such as newsletters, FAQs and wellness campaigns.
• Analyze benefits utilization data and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Assist with U.S. and international benefits projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR-related roles.
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience with International benefits is a plus.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits management software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification.
• Experience with benefits data analysis and reporting.
• Previous experience working with large organizations or multi-state benefits administration.

Work Location

US - Remote

What you will have at Harness

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
• Monthly internet reimbursement

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position also includes a commission / variable component, which is based on performance, plus equity, and benefits . More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link : https : / / www.harness.io / company / careers.

A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Pay transparency

75,000-$950,000 USD

Harness in the news :

• Harness Grabs a $150m Line of Credit
• Welcome Split!
• SF Business Times - 2024 - 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area
• Forbes - 2024 America's Best Startup Employers
• SF Business Times - 2024 Fastest Growing Private Companies Awards
• Fast Co - 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Note on Fraudulent Recruiting / Offers

We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.

Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.

If you believe that you have been the target of an interview / offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at [emailprotected] . You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https : / / consumer.ftc.gov / articles / job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.