Job Title: Benefits Manager

Location: Tukwila, WA 98188

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$135K, 10% bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2-3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Benefits Manager opening located in Tukwila, WA 98188. Salary in the $110K-$135K range + 10% bonus. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategy, design, and administration of the benefits programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial plans, and organizational values.
• Oversee all benefits administration, including health plans, retirement programs, leave management (FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leaves), and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with Legal to ensure compensation, benefits, leave, and payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Develop and manage company-wide compensation structures, including job architecture, pay structures, and payscale governance to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Lead the annual merit and bonus planning processes in collaboration with HR and Finance, including compensation budgeting and market benchmarking.
• Supervise and provide direction to the Benefits Administrator, ensuring effective execution of day-to-day operations and high service standards.
• Serving as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and Paycom.
• Overseeing payroll integration, including benefit and 401(k) deductions.
• Ensuring accurate compliance reporting and required filings.
• Collaborating with the Field HR Team to investigate and manage Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Providing subject matter expertise to HR and leadership on compensation, benefits, and policy interpretation.
• Supporting and strengthening compliance training related to benefits and leave administration.
• Identifying process improvements and staying current on industry trends and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Strong background in benefits administration, including FMLA and ADA compliance.
• Experience partnering with Legal on employment, leave, and benefits-related matters.
• Demonstrated payroll experience, including benefits and retirement deduction oversight.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, pay structure design, and market benchmarking.
• Experience managing relationships with benefits brokers, third-party administrators, and payroll vendors (Paycom experience strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes and collaboration with HR field teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data and drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience supervising or directly managing at least one HR/Benefits professional.