Benefits Partner

Valenz•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Remote

About The Position

As our Benefits Partner, you’ll serve as a key resource for all health and welfare programs, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy for a self-insured environment. You’ll partner across HR, Payroll, vendors, and employees to keep programs compliant, efficient, and easy to navigate. Your work will directly influence employee experience, cost management, and the overall effectiveness of our Total Rewards programs.

Requirements

5+ years of benefits administration experience (or equivalent combination).
Experience with brokers, carriers, TPAs, and wellness vendors.
Knowledge of HRIS/benefits systems, file feeds, and core benefit regulations.
Ability to analyze claims and benefits data to find actionable insights.
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
High attention to detail and strong organization across multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Excel and comfort with large datasets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Health Administration.
CEBS, CBP, or similar credentials.
Experience supporting a self-insured medical plan.

Responsibilities

Administer medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, FSA/HSA, wellness, and leave programs.
Guide employees through eligibility, enrollment, life events, and complex claim or vendor issues.
Lead benefits education efforts, including orientations, open enrollment support, and ongoing communications.
Oversee day-to-day 401(k) operations: eligibility, enrollments, contribution changes, loans, withdrawals, and compliance tasks.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the recordkeeper and plan advisor, ensuring accurate data and timely issue resolution.
Analyze claims, utilization, and enrollment data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Prepare reporting that supports decisions around cost, plan design, vendor performance, and program effectiveness.
Partner with HRIS (Paylocity), Payroll, carriers, TPAs, and wellness vendors to maintain accurate data integrations and resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, and maintain required plan documents and notices.
Participate in RFPs and ongoing vendor evaluations to support quality and cost-effectiveness.
Contribute to system enhancements, workflow improvements, and overall employee experience initiatives.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Benefits

Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with access to services through our own products, Healthcare Blue Book and KISx Card.
Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
401K with company match and immediate vesting
Flexible working environment
Generous Paid Time Off to include vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program that includes professional counseling, referrals, and additional services
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Pet insurance
Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals and computers
Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors