Senior HR Generalist – Benefits & Operations (Hybrid)

United Educators; Bethesda (MD); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

United Educators in Bethesda, MD seeks a Senior HR Generalist – Benefits & Operations to own benefits programs, lead annual enrollment, and coordinate payroll and leave administration. You will partner with brokers and vendors on renewals, ensure compliance with ACA/ERISA/COBRA, and support wellness initiatives while advising employees and managers on policy matters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 7+ years HR experience with benefits focus, and ability to work in

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Typically requires 7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant hands‑on responsibility for employee benefits and leave administration
• Ability to work in our Bethesda, Maryland office 3 days per week
• Demonstrated experience administering health and welfare benefits and retirement programs
• Working knowledge of benefits‑related requirements, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable leave requirements
• Experience coordinating payroll‑related employee, compensation, and benefits information preferred
• PHR, SHRM‑CP, CEBS, or other relevant HR/benefits certification preferred
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits, payroll, and Microsoft Office applications

Mansioni

• Administer UE’s employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits
• Serve as the primary employee point of contact for benefits questions, providing timely and accurate guidance and resolving complex benefit issues
• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including planning, system coordination, employee communications, education, enrollment, and implementation of plan changes
• Coordinate leave administration and the interaction among employee leave, benefits, disability programs, and payroll
• Support administration of UE’s retirement plan, including contributions, employee inquiries, compliance activities, testing, audits, and coordination with external providers
• Partner with P&C leadership, brokers, consultants, and vendors on annual benefit renewals, plan design, cost analysis, utilization trends, and recommendations
• Support compliance with applicable benefits requirements, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other federal and state requirements
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and programs that support employee wellbeing
• Develop employee communications and educational materials that help employees understand and effectively use UE’s benefit programs
• Support payroll coordination and ensure accurate, timely processing of changes and deductions
• Provide guidance on workplace policies, investigations, and employee relations matters
• Assist with compensation processes, benchmarking, and performance management activities
• Maintain compliance and documentation for audits and vendor management

Conoscenze

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR policies

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Strumenti

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

United Educators in Bethesda, MD seeks a Senior HR Generalist – Benefits & Operations to own benefits programs, lead annual enrollment, and coordinate payroll and leave administration. You will partner with brokers and vendors on renewals, ensure compliance with ACA/ERISA/COBRA, and support wellness initiatives while advising employees and managers on policy matters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 7+ years HR experience with benefits focus, and ability to work in