Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role requires an experienced individual with extensive knowledge of full-cycle benefits administration and compliance. Based in McLean, Virginia, you will work remotely Monday through Friday during Eastern Time hours, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional support to employees and management.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee full-cycle benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage employee leave of absence cases, ensuring adherence to FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave policies.
• Administer and monitor the 401(k) plan, including vendor coordination, regulatory compliance, and employee education.
• Collaborate with brokers and indemnity plan providers to resolve benefit-related issues and maintain compliance.
• Lead open enrollment processes, providing clear communication and support to employees.
• Investigate and resolve benefit-related problems efficiently and effectively.
• Mentor and guide a team of three employees to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain and update benefits data using Workday and other HRIS platforms.
• Ensure accurate onboarding and implementation of benefit plans, while maintaining compliance standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to employees and management on all aspects of benefits administration.

Requirements :