Benefits Partner

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $76,000 - $112,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a dedicated Benefits Partner to provide personalized support and guidance to employee owners on retirement programs and broader benefits. This role helps team members understand and navigate key retirement offerings, including the 401k, ESOP, and international retirement plans, along with the transition to retirement. The position also contributes to developing new programs and provides strategic insight that strengthens our overall benefits approach. As a Benefits Partner, a typical day might include: Supporting customers with benefits questions ranging from simple to complex through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in‑person consultations Providing personalized retirement and benefits guidance that simplifies navigation and helps employees make confident, informed decisions Supporting ongoing and cyclical activities, including training events, new employee orientation, and Open Enrollment Conducting quality audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across benefits operations Building and maintaining strong relationships to support program effectiveness and seek expert guidance Applying strong knowledge of retirement funds, plan structures, and requirements to support accurate administration and clear employee education Contributing to strategic projects and helping create meaningful new programs This job might be for you if you: Find meaning in supporting others, bring empathy to each interaction, and are passionate about helping people Approach challenges with curiosity and optimism, seeing them as opportunities to learn Are detail oriented and organized, with a strong appreciation for documentation and continuous improvement Location: Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Salary Range Data We anticipate filling this position as a Human Resources Partner $76,000 - $112,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• Find meaning in supporting others, bring empathy to each interaction, and are passionate about helping people
• Approach challenges with curiosity and optimism, seeing them as opportunities to learn
• Are detail oriented and organized, with a strong appreciation for documentation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers with benefits questions ranging from simple to complex through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in‑person consultations
• Providing personalized retirement and benefits guidance that simplifies navigation and helps employees make confident, informed decisions
• Supporting ongoing and cyclical activities, including training events, new employee orientation, and Open Enrollment
• Conducting quality audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across benefits operations
• Building and maintaining strong relationships to support program effectiveness and seek expert guidance
• Applying strong knowledge of retirement funds, plan structures, and requirements to support accurate administration and clear employee education
• Contributing to strategic projects and helping create meaningful new programs

Benefits

• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed