Employee Benefits Administrator

Phoenix, AZ

Full Time

Arizona Autism United

Mid Level

AZA United (Arizona Autism United) is a rapidly growing non-profit organization that has been helping kids and families in the Valley since 2006! We are a Top Workplace winner for the past two years, with a recognized culture of collaboration, and a true focus on employee wellness, professional development, and work/life balance.

We're seeking an Employee Benefits Administrator to join our Human Resources department. If you're passionate about benefits and wellness programs, enjoy building relationships with teammates and employees, possess a strong understanding of employment wellness and financial benefits and the legal requirements related to them, and you love analyzing data and trends, check out the details below:

LOCATION: Hybrid, 90% remote and 10% in-office
SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday
COMPENSATION: Competitive pay with pay increases TWICE a year and a comprehensive benefits package

Experience administering benefits is required, but in addition to experience this role might be perfect for you if you also enjoy:

a collaborative team of dedicated professionals and a culture that believes in learning and career development
communicating with a diverse group of people
using critical thinking skills to solve problems, and owning your areas of expertise
proactively approaching your work and being adaptable to change
being employed at an organization that is mission-focused and makes a huge impact on others in our community!

Learn more about AZA United here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmQ8l3rzti4

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Administer and maintain the organization’s benefit plans
Communicate benefit offerings to new staff and assist with enrollment

Research and analyze benefits plans, programs, and policies to provide recommendations for changes and improvements
Coordinate and conduct employee information presentations, enrollments, and educational sessions
Assist employees with benefits-related issues and questions and provide excellent customer service
Manage and audit invoices, and resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives
Collaborate with insurance providers, benefits vendors, and HRIS vendors, ensuring smooth operations
Administer and analyze our annual benefits satisfaction survey and report on results and trends
Prepare and compile reports on benefits enrollment and usage for management review
Lead Wellness Program Administration and organize wellness activities, workshops, and events
Assist as needed with projects related to employee engagement and recognition
Evaluate, process and follow-up on Workers Compensation claims
Administer and manage employee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, disability, and personal leaves.
Manage employee request for accommodation and the ADA process

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; high school diploma or GED required; professional HR Certification, a PLUS
Minimum two years of related experience in a human resources role, with at least one year of experience in a position that is directly responsible for administering employee benefits
High level of competence with Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and other Microsoft Applications, etc. and experience using multiple complex systems/databases (HRIS)
Highly organized and detail oriented, able to independently juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Able to meet all compliance requirements during onboarding including, but not limited to, successfully obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card and being able to provide a valid driver's license, car insurance and registration

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT AZA UNITED:

Work-life balance with the opportunity to work at least 90% remotely
Supportive leadership who wants to hear your ideas (USA Today Leadership Winner for 2024!)
Professional development to help you continue to grow
Be part of a non-profit making a big impact on the families and children affected by autism in Arizona

BENEFITS:
In addition to joining a Top Workplace with a great culture and supportive leadership, you'll also receive:

A competitive salary with guaranteed pay increases every 6 months;
An excellent comprehensive health benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, employer-paid basic life insurance and robust Wellness and Employee Assistance platform;
A 401(k) plan with no vesting period and matching up to 4% after one year of service;
Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 paid holidays;
A flexible schedule with the opportunity to work from home when not needed on site;
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave;
Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness). For more information you can visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Join our fantastic team and help us keep the motor running behind the scenes, so we can help as many kids with autism as possible! For more information about AZA United please visit our website at www.AZAunited.org or view our profile on Glassdoor. To learn more about why great people choose to work at AZA United, please visit: https://www.azaunited.org/whyaza.
Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity. We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families. AZA welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity or any other aspect which makes you unique.

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This role is anticipated to work 90% remote and 10% in-person at our main office in Phoenix (or another AZA work location in Maricopa County as required). You must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate. Expectations for work at an office location during the initial training period will be higher. Is this acceptable to you?*

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