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- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Professional Development
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- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
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Benefits Specialist - Bethesda - Westat
Description
29205BR
Job Title:
Benefits Specialist
Location:
MD - Bethesda
Job Description:
Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. Our dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to projects grounded in investigative curiosity, statistical and data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology are why clients find exceptional value in our work.
Job Summary
Westat is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support the daily operations of our group benefits programs—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, travel accident, flexible spending accounts—as well as our retirement benefits offerings. This role provides hands-on program administration, delivers exceptional customer service, and supports ongoing improvement of benefit processes, analytics, and systems.
This role requires working on site 3 days per week at our Bethesda, Maryland office and 2 days per week from your home office.
Job Responsibilities
• Administer day-to-day benefits operations and respond to employee inquiries.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation sessions and provide benefits education.
• Support Open Enrollment activities, including creating presentations, preparing materials, and coordinating communications.
• Partner with HRIS and Benefits teams to lead Workday benefits configurations, testing, and development of new automations.
• Assist in completing benefit surveys and Open Enrollment surveys.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions.
• Process benefit invoices and coordinate non-discrimination testing with third party vendors.
• Support ACA compliance activities, including Form 1095-Cs and federal/state filings.
• Assist with wellness program initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance benefit processes.
• Contribute to additional projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience, including health insurance.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel (pivot tables) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred).
• Experience with system integrations and process automation.
• Knowledge of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) is a plus.
• PHR/CP certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, managers, and clients.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• High attention to detail.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position.
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Employment Eligibility: This is a U.S.-based position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Westat does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) for this role. Depending on project requirements, some positions may require employees to meet specific residency criteria.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job ID:
29205BR
Career Area:
Administrative
Pay Range:
The anticipated salary range for the position is between $90,000 - $98,000 and will commensurate with experience.
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