Washington Staffing
Benefits And Systems Administrator
Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle's waterfront. Today, Manson's legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation. Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care Of People; Do The Right Thing; And Find A Better Way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson's number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry. Summary: The Benefits Administrator provides essential support for the administration of Manson's benefits and leave programs, with a focus on day-to-day processing, employee service, and HRIS data management. This role reports to the HR Operations Manager and works under the direction of the Senior Benefits Specialist, who serves as the functional team lead. While the Administrator owns key administrative processes such as COBRA, leave tracking, and benefits billing, they take guidance from the Senior Benefits Specialist to ensure alignment, consistency, and high-quality service delivery. This is a detail-focused, employee-facing position that offers exposure to wellness, compliance, and systems projects, with room to grow. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinates and tracks employee leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, disability, parental leave), ensuring documentation is complete and accurate; escalates complex cases to the Senior Benefits Specialist as needed Processes benefit transactions in the HRIS and ERP systems, including enrollments, terminations, and life event changes, ensuring data integrity across payroll and vendor systems Responds to employee and manager inquiries regarding benefit eligibility, claims, leave requests, and general plan provisions, providing high-quality service and escalating policy-related questions appropriately Administers COBRA processes, including sending timely notifications, reconciling enrollment files, and coordinating with third-party administrators under the guidance of the Senior Benefits Specialist Assists with open enrollment by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, answering employee questions, and entering employee elections; supports post-enrollment audits and file review in collaboration with the Senior Benefits Specialist Partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues related to enrollment, eligibility, payroll deductions, and benefits claims Performs audits and reconciliations of benefits data, payroll deductions, and vendor file feeds; flags discrepancies and supports resolution Reconciles benefits invoices and vendor billing statements; identifies discrepancies and partners with payroll and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payment processing Assists in the implementation and ongoing development of a new HRIS system, including testing, data clean-up, and process documentation Maintains accurate records and documentation for benefits, leave, and compliance purposes; assists with preparation of audit materials and regulatory filings as directed Supports the development and delivery of benefits communications and employee education materials led by the Senior Benefits Specialist Participates in wellness, communication, and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle's waterfront. Today, Manson's legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation. Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care Of People; Do The Right Thing; And Find A Better Way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson's number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry. Summary: The Benefits Administrator provides essential support for the administration of Manson's benefits and leave programs, with a focus on day-to-day processing, employee service, and HRIS data management. This role reports to the HR Operations Manager and works under the direction of the Senior Benefits Specialist, who serves as the functional team lead. While the Administrator owns key administrative processes such as COBRA, leave tracking, and benefits billing, they take guidance from the Senior Benefits Specialist to ensure alignment, consistency, and high-quality service delivery. This is a detail-focused, employee-facing position that offers exposure to wellness, compliance, and systems projects, with room to grow. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinates and tracks employee leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, disability, parental leave), ensuring documentation is complete and accurate; escalates complex cases to the Senior Benefits Specialist as needed Processes benefit transactions in the HRIS and ERP systems, including enrollments, terminations, and life event changes, ensuring data integrity across payroll and vendor systems Responds to employee and manager inquiries regarding benefit eligibility, claims, leave requests, and general plan provisions, providing high-quality service and escalating policy-related questions appropriately Administers COBRA processes, including sending timely notifications, reconciling enrollment files, and coordinating with third-party administrators under the guidance of the Senior Benefits Specialist Assists with open enrollment by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, answering employee questions, and entering employee elections; supports post-enrollment audits and file review in collaboration with the Senior Benefits Specialist Partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues related to enrollment, eligibility, payroll deductions, and benefits claims Performs audits and reconciliations of benefits data, payroll deductions, and vendor file feeds; flags discrepancies and supports resolution Reconciles benefits invoices and vendor billing statements; identifies discrepancies and partners with payroll and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payment processing Assists in the implementation and ongoing development of a new HRIS system, including testing, data clean-up, and process documentation Maintains accurate records and documentation for benefits, leave, and compliance purposes; assists with preparation of audit materials and regulatory filings as directed Supports the development and delivery of benefits communications and employee education materials led by the Senior Benefits Specialist Participates in wellness, communication, and process improvement initiatives as assigned