Benefits Administrator

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Benefits Administrator to oversee Leave Administration, serving as the main point of contact for all leave-related matters, including inquiries, claims, and communications for continuous and intermittent leave, FMLA, STD, and LTD.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for...

• Conducting necessary audits and processing/distributing monthly manager leave reports and ad hoc leave reports, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave requirements, updating company communications, and posting required notices where applicable.
• Assisting with the day-to-day administration and communication of Venable's health and welfare programs, including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, disability benefits, worker's compensation, life insurance, and accident plans.
• Conducting monthly benefits orientations and assisting in preparing and maintaining benefits-related operational guides and handbooks.
• Partnering with COBRA vendor to ensure accurate data regarding subsidies, invoicing, and direct billing.
• Overseeing benefits enrollment for new hires and qualified life events, conducts quality control reviews, and performs system audits and reporting to ensure data accuracy. Supporting bi-weekly benefits processing and quality control efforts to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and payroll integration.
• Providing thorough, timely, and compliant responses to benefits inquiries, ensuring clear documentation of all communications.
• Building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships through exceptional customer service, resolving routine and complex benefits questions within 24 hours.
• Assisting with the Open Enrollment process to ensure accurate employee eligibility and benefit enrollments with vendors HRIS program changes, system testing, and updating communication guides.

The successful candidate will demonstrate...

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or experience equivalent
• 3+ years of related experience, including working knowledge and hands on experience with benefits & FMLA/Disability administration
• Thorough understanding of current Federal and State regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA (Federal, DC, CA, NY), ADA, SECTION 125 and DOL requirements
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Experience working in various benefits portals and understanding of benefits/payroll/HRIS data feeds

Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC:

$80,000 - $95,000per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.