Benefits & Leave Business Partner

Location & Schedule

This role is based out of our Seattle, WA corporate office and is an in-office position, requiring full-time onsite presence Monday–Friday.

About the Role

This position is responsible for certain functions and tasks to support the administration of the Tommy Bahama employee benefits and leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer company and legally required leave programs including FMLA, pregnancy/family state leaves, disability leaves.
• Advise managers and employees on company leave processes, policy, and procedures orally and in writing.
• Support administration for the company benefit plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, LOA, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and 401(k) information & enrollments for U.S. Mainland, Hawaii, Puerto Rican, and Canadian plans.
• Conduct ADA interactive dialog process for medical accommodation requests.
• Administer worker’s compensation leaves in coordination with Oxford risk management.
• Manage OSHA reporting as required by law.
• Process new hires, terms, status changes, and other related benefits transactions.
• Maintain records for employees enrolled in the company benefit plans.
• Process benefit vendor payments.
• Serve as an internal contact for managers and employees regarding benefits, including types of leaves of absence.
• Work with the Benefits Broker, Benefit vendors, Payroll and Finance.
• Gather data for successful completion of surveys and other reports.
• Support annual benefit open enrollment including the preparation and distribution of enrollment materials and delivery of benefit information sessions to employees.
• Support the development of benefits communications and documentation.
• Using ACA management platform (Equifax) monitor employees’ benefit eligibility process.
• Lead and/or support special projects as needed.
• Flexible to take on other duties as needed to help support the overall business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or HR or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of combined benefits and leave administration experience.
• 3+ years’ multi-state experience in benefits, leave of absence, ADA, and HR. Experience with Canada a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience within a large company HR department in a support role.
• Ability to expertly manage data and run and analyze reports through the use of technology including Microsoft Excel, Workday or similar systems.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Chrome.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to FMLA, USERRA, and other benefits regulations including but not limited to CFRA, PDL, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse groups of people.
• Outstanding customer service skills, including quick and accurate follow up and follow through.
• Ability to work in multiple areas in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Must be professional and have the ability to maintain confidentiality when assigned certain projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs frequently.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling required occasionally.
• Routine standing for around 2 hours per day.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off (for full-time employees).
• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Rate Range: $79,000 to $101,756.88 salaried. Multiple factors will vary the applicable