Sr. Benefits Specialist

PACCAR • Bellevue, WA, US • 5h ago

Requisition Summary

PACCAR provides excellent benefits to our employees and their families. Our collaborative Corporate Benefits Team works together with HR professionals across the U.S. to ensure our programs are expertly administered and that our plan participants get maximum value. Our Benefits Team works jointly on projects throughout the year and each individual has areas of focus. We are looking for a Beneifts Specialist to assist with the administration of our U.S. disability plan and provide support on our other benefits programs. The Benefits Specialist will also serve as a lead in vendor-partner relationships and special projects.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Program manager for U.S. disability plan
- Monitor, evaluate and project plans’ financial performance
- Manage program vendor including performance against KPIs and resolution of service issues
- Evaluate, project financial impact and negotiate annual contract renewal including fees, KPIs and associated fees at risk
- Analyze current trends, recommend and project financial impact of plan design changes
- Support HR Representatives and employee through the transition of STD claims to LTD, as needed
- Negotiate and maintain current contracts
- Ensure ongoing plan compliance including analysis and implementation of legislative changes and issuance of Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Material Modifications and accuracy of annual Form 5500 (for 4 separate business units)
- Ensure all DOL deadlines are met to protect the tax-protected status of the plans
- Maintain and audit authorized PACCAR user system access as appropriate
Benchmarking, design and cost projection of leave programs
Manage Corporate Benefits email box; research and respond to questions from HR representatives and employees
Complete annual ACA reporting
Review and approval of qualifying event benefits changes – follow established rules and procedures; research prior determinations to ensure compliant and consistent administration of plan
Serve as disability and leave programs subject matter expert for HR Representatives and employees
- Resolve difficult and sometimes complex escalated problems
- Develop and conduct training on benefits regulations, best practices and administrative procedures

Qualifications/Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

2 years of experience in a related role
Data analytics experience and strong knowledge of Excel
Current understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements related to benefit plan compliance
Outstanding attention to detail
Excellent communications and relationship building skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage competing tasks
Ability to confidently present in front of groups
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when necessary
Ability to work independently with regular supervision
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); PowerPoint and Excel skills must be demonstrated as part of the selection process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
HRIS system experience required, SAP experience preferred
CEBS, CBP, aPHR, SHRM-CP or similar designation preferred
MBA desirable

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Sr. Benefits Specialist is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.