HR Benefits and Leave Management Analyst

Company: Yakima Administration, Yakima Valley Farm Workers
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

Yakima Administration, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Location Yakima Administration, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic City Yakima Employment duration: Full time Exempt Status: Exempt The benefits and leave analyst position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). The analyst position serves as the liaison between third party administrators, management staff, Quality, Human Resources, and Payroll. Works directly with benefits leadership, HR team, HRIS, employees, managers, and absence management vendors to ensure effective case management and compliance, while supporting initiatives to enhance benefits and leave management programs and policies. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's Degree will substitute for 2 years of relevant experience. Experience: 3 years' experience in a professional human resources or related role. Experience with benefits administration and leave management preferred. Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Current Washington State driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefit Professional preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Excellent organization, prioritization, and customer service skills to effectively follow-up on complex and detailed work activities. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments, strong analytical/conceptual abilities and excellent computer skills (MS Office suite), professional communication, and business relationship-building skills. Strong attention to detail, ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization, excellent time management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, and procedures related to Human Resources and Benefits Administration, as well as relevant state and federal regulations required with a focus on leave laws, workers compensation, and ADA. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to recognize problems and identify solutions must have a sense of urgency, ability to work under pressure and be results-focused. Experience using Third Party Administrator portals (preferred) & HRIS systems, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to analyze problems, and utilize appropriate resources to solve problems. About YVFWC We serve more than 166,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14 dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics. Working at YVFWC Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work. At Farm Workers Clinic: We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good. We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do. We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk. We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community. We will fight for just treatment for all individuals. We will let joy in. We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence. Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment. PI120287625

Keywords: Yakima Administration, Yakima Valley Farm Workers , Kennewick , HR Benefits and Leave Management Analyst, Other , Yakima, Washington