Strategic Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Washington, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

Baker McKenzie, a global law firm, is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support the Baker Benefits Plan for US-based attorneys and staff in a hybrid environment.

The role focuses on administration, enrollment, data integrity, and coordination with vendors and auditors. Strong MS Office skills and HRIS experience are preferred, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Strong experience in Benefits Administration
• Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and comfortable managing Excel-generated reports
• Knowledgeable of all Health and Welfare plans and voluntary programs
• HRIS experience is preferred
• Effective presentation and communication skills; able to deliver informative and engaging presentations
• Understands and applies complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives
• Able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
• Able to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion

Responsibilities

• Participate in the administration of the Baker Benefits Plan.
• Provide administrative support for leave of absence programs, as needed
• Maintain vendor file feeds and coordinate with vendors on requirements and changes to all data transfers
• Participate in the management of the annual enrollment process and develop communications with stakeholders
• Provide support to external auditors for the annual benefit plans audit (insurance and retirement)
• Work with benefit plan partners to verify employee data when requested and for all annual compliance requests including but not limited to ACA Reporting
• Process new hires and mid-year life changes and electronically maintain employee benefit files
• Audit eligibility changes/files to ensure timely notification to vendors

Skills

Benefits Administration

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Baker McKenzie, a global law firm, is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support the Baker Benefits Plan for US-based attorneys and staff in a hybrid environment.

The role focuses on administration, enrollment, data integrity, and coordination with vendors and auditors. Strong MS Office skills and HRIS experience are preferred, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional communication.