Benefits and Leave Adminsitrator

Island Health Careers•Anacortes, WA

3d•$81,515 - $122,262•Onsite

About The Position

At Island Health, we believe our employees are the foundation of exceptional patient care. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our workforce through comprehensive benefits programs, compliant leave practices, and a culture grounded in service and respect. The Benefits and Leave Management Administrator serves as the organization’s subject-matter expert, ensuring programs are administered with precision, compliance, and a strong employee experience. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in supporting a healthy, engaged workforce while partnering across the Office of Talent Management (OTM), Finance, Payroll, and leadership teams.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of benefits and leave regulations and administration
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex cases
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential matters
Experience working with HRIS and benefits platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification required
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in benefits and leave administration, preferably in a highly regulated environment such as healthcare

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or transitioning to a self-insured benefits model

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator for employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, and voluntary plans.
Manage all leave programs such as FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, military leave, and organizational policies.
Act as the escalation point for complex cases, exercising sound judgment to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA.
Lead open enrollment planning, audits, system updates, and qualifying life event processing.
Manage vendor and carrier relationships, resolving issues and coordinating plan changes.
Partner with HRIS to optimize integrations and improve system functionality.
Maintain audit-ready records and prepare reports on utilization, trends, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure aligned benefits and pay practices.