Benefits Administrator

Baker McKenzie•Washington, DC

2d•$84,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Benefits team manages health & welfare and retirement benefits for US-based attorneys and professional staff and provides select benefits for attorneys based outside the US. The Benefits Administrator is responsible to provide support to participants in the Baker Benefits Plan.

Requirements

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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution (401(k)) plan, defined benefit (cash balance) plan etc
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