Benefits Tech Sr. KK-49497

Paycom - ATS; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Short- and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Company laptop for remote work

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks a Benefits Technician Senior to coordinate employee benefits under the supervision of the Risk Manager. You will manage complex benefit tasks, ensure accuracy, and apply benefit procedures with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to handle confidential information while meeting deadlines in a tribal government setting. Some travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and an Associate Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Two years progressively responsible employee benefits management experience.
• Eligible for Tribes vehicle insurance and has a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate benefit programs and ensure accurate, timely processing of benefits.
• Explain health-related benefits and respond to employee questions.
• Maintain records and prepare routine reports from multiple data sources.
• Protect confidential information and handle sensitive situations professionally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting or related field

High school diploma or GED

Two years benefits management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2026POSITION: Benefits Technician SeniorSALARY: $ 26.06 - 29.33, per hourREPORTS TO: Risk ManagerLOCATION: Nespelem, WABasic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. Under direction of the Supervisor, performs complex benefit coordination duties requiring a high degree of independent judgment; use good human-relations and problem-solving skills in the application of established benefit and related procedures; exercise responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of benefit coordination matters; and perform related work as required.BENIFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Training:Requires a High school diploma or GED; AND Must have an Associate Degree in Accounting or closely related field; OR Two years of increasingly responsible employee benefits management.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN I - The equivalent of one year full-time experience as a Retirement Specialist with experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in the Colville Tribes' classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of two years full-time experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in a benefits program or department of a private or public organization.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN II - The equivalent of one-year full-time experience as an Employee Benefits Technician I in the Colville Tribes' classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of three years full time experience processing and explaining health related employee benefits in a benefits program or department of a private or public organization.Requires a valid Drivers License and be eligible to the Tribes vehicle insurance.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires knowledge of basic network navigation, general office practices and procedures.Requires knowledge of computers and skills using certain Microsoft Office software applications.Requires Analytical skills for researching various data, identification or sensitive applications, and problem areas.Requires Problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to the rapidly changing requirements of development of the Benefit systems.Requires Excellent organizational skills needed in order to work effectively with frequent interruptions, to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and to establish priorities and organize workload.Requires the ability to work independently, to be detail oriented (written and oral), and to have a consistent above-average work attendance record.Requires the ability to carry out assignments discreetly, effectively, and efficiently in sensitive, confidential circumstances.Requires the ability to relay recommendations, and give effective presentations and/or responses to questions from managers, employees, or the general public.Requires the ability to communicate to management verbally or in written form.Requires the ability to track multiple incidents involving multiple parties and follow up to ensure those items have been resolved or are in the process of resolution.Requires the ability to research, interpret, and apply appropriate regulations, policies and procedures as well as related tribal, state, and federal requirements.Requires the ability to document events witnessed throughout each shift, daily thru data entry, word processing, maintaining multiple spreadsheets, performing information searches, and email.Requires the ability to maintain records, files, and compile routine information used for reports on pre-detennined formats.Requires the ability to routinely comb through data received in report from multiple resources, in order to identify and red flag possible theft, embezzlement, or system deficiencies.Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.Requires the ability to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.Requires finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.Requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 5 pounds with the use of proper equipment.Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.Requires the ability to routinely work \"Stand by\" during weekends.Requires the ability to work from home with Company Laptop and access to Web Portals and Work Log Book necessary (2 days a week).Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.INFORMATION: Krystal Keaton, HR Recruiting Sr., Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone] [e-mail]