Sr. Benefits Specialist

PACCAR Inc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. in Bellevue, WA seeks a Program Manager for the U.S. disability plan to oversee financial performance, monitor plans, and coordinate with HR and benefits teams.

You will evaluate and project financial impact, manage vendors against KPIs, and negotiate annual renewals. The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, data analytics experience, and the ability to present to groups. You will ensure compliance with DOL deadlines, support ACA reporting, and train HR staff on

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related role
• Data analytics experience and strong knowledge of Excel
• Current understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements related to benefit plan compliance
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent communications and relationship building skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage competing tasks
• Ability to confidently present in front of groups
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when necessary
• Ability to work independently with regular supervision
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); PowerPoint and Excel skills must be demonstrated as part of the selection process

Responsibilities

• Program manager for U.S. disability plan
• Monitor, evaluate and project plans’ financial performance
• Manage program vendor including performance against KPIs and resolution of service issues
• Evaluate, project financial impact and negotiate annual contract renewal including fees, KPIs and associated fees at risk
• Analyze current trends, recommend and project financial impact of plan design changes
• Support HR Representatives and employee through the transition of STD claims to LTD, as needed
• Negotiate and maintain current contracts
• Ensure ongoing plan compliance including analysis and implementation of legislative changes and issuance of Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Material Modifications and accuracy of annual Form 5500 (for 4 separate business units)
• Ensure all DOL deadlines are met to protect the tax-protected status of the plans
• Maintain and audit authorized PACCAR user system access as appropriate
• Benchmarking, design and cost projection of leave programs
• Manage Corporate Benefits email box; research and respond to questions from HR Representatives and employees
• Review and approval of qualifying event benefits changes – follow established rules and procedures; research prior determinations to ensure compliant and consistent administration of plan
• Complete annual ACA reporting
• Serve as disability and leave programs subject matter expert for HR Representatives and employees
• Resolve difficult and sometimes complex escalated problems
• Develop and conduct training on benefits regulations, best practices and administrative procedures
• Resolve HR Representative questions, on FMLA and other municipal leave programs with a high level of accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Presentation

Confidentiality

Independent work

MS Office

PowerPoint

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Human Resources

HRIS experience

MBA desirable

CEBS / CBP / aPHR / SHRM-CP or similar designation preferred

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel (Advanced)

Access

MS Office

Job description

Program manager for U.S. disability plan

Monitor, evaluate and project plans’ financial performance

Manage program vendor including performance against KPIs and resolution of service issues

Evaluate, project financial impact and negotiate annual contract renewal including fees, KPIs and associated fees at risk

Analyze current trends, recommend and project financial impact of plan design changes

Support HR Representatives and employee through the transition of STD claims to LTD, as needed

Negotiate and maintain current contracts

Ensure ongoing plan compliance including analysis and implementation of legislative changes and issuance of Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Material Modifications and accuracy of annual Form 5500 (for 4 separate business units)

Ensure all DOL deadlines are met to protect the tax-protected status of the plans

Maintain and audit authorized PACCAR user system access as appropriate

Benchmarking, design and cost projection of leave programs

Manage Corporate Benefits email box; research and respond to questions from HR Representatives and employees

Review and approval of qualifying event benefits changes – follow established rules and procedures; research prior determinations to ensure compliant and consistent administration of plan

Complete annual ACA reporting

Serve as disability and leave programs subject matter expert for HR Representatives and employees

Resolve difficult and sometimes complex escalated problems

Develop and conduct training on benefits regulations, best practices and administrative procedures

Resolve HR Representative questions, on FMLA and other municipal leave programs with a high level of accuracy

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

2-3 years of experience in a related role

Data analytics experience and strong knowledge of Excel

Current understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements related to benefit plan compliance

Outstanding attention to detail

Excellent communications and relationship building skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage competing tasks

Ability to confidently present in front of groups

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when necessary

Ability to work independently with regular supervision

Proficiency using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); PowerPoint and Excel skills must be demonstrated as part of the selection process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.

HRIS system experience required, SAP experience preferred.

CEBS, CBP, aPHR, SHRM-CP or similar designation preferred

MBA desirable