[Hiring] Benefits Administrator @Concentric

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!<br><br>Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts. &nbsp;<br><br>Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Join Us,</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Concentric - "Your World Secured"</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are currently looking to hire a&nbsp;<strong>Benefits Administrator</strong> to join our Corporate team in Kirkland! This position allows for remote work arrangements from within the United States.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>*Remote candidates across the United States are welcome to apply. Core working hours will align with West Coast business hours (Pacific Time zone), though we offer some flexibility in scheduling.</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The Benefits Administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, life insurance, accident plans, flexible spending plans, retirement plans, etc.). This role serves as the primary owner of self-funded benefit programs, with full accountability for their management, ongoing evaluation, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This position provides excellent customer service, designs quality benefits plans, partners cross-functionally with Payroll and Finance, and continually investigates new benefits programs and opportunities to improve existing offerings.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value including evaluation of financial, operational, and employee experience impacts..</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Design, recommend, and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefit-cost changes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assess, select, and negotiate with vendors and administrators, including those supporting self-funded arrangements, to ensure competitive plans, options, and rates.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, leaves of absence, disability, accident claims, 401k plan requests, audit, and compliance testing.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits databases, and update employee payroll records.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Support the administration of self-funded health plans, including coordination with stop-loss carriers, PBMs, and other vendor partners.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Analyze and interpret experience reporting and claims data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost management and plan optimization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Participate in program assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of benefit offerings.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner with Finance and Accounting to support budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting related to benefits programs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Lead or support cross-functional benefits projects, including vendor implementations, renewals, and plan design changes.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This position requires up to 5% travel&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Prior experience administering or supporting self-funded health plans.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret claims and experience reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of benefits contract language.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Google Office products; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to understand, evaluate, and make judgments on decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Excellent communication and organization skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Effective planning and priority setting.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical FSA</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&amp;D&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401k including employer match &amp; immediate vesting</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">11 paid holidays&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Health &amp; Wellness Benefit</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">National discount employee program</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Assistance Program for personal needs</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Seattle, Washington Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$90,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Concentric Advisors and SPS Global are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all applicants who submit personal information to us. You can access our GDPR and CCPA policy by clicking the GDPR button at the bottom of our career page.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>