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Overview
Position Summary: Were seeking a resourceful and passionate Benefits Specialist to join our People team in Palo Alto. This person will manage the day-to-day operations of our U.S. health, welfare, time off and leave programs, support an innovative engineering workforce and help evolve our employee benefits experience. The ideal candidate is an out-of-the-box thinker with strong HR systems knowledge, exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering thoughtful people-centered benefits programs. This position requires a regular onsite presence (4 days / week) in our Palo Alto office to support our dynamic and collaborative engineering team. Responsibilities
Benefits Onboarding
Lead benefits orientation during new hire onboarding sessions; present benefit offerings in a clear and engaging manner. Guide new hires through benefits enrollment and educate employees on their options in Workday.
Employee & Benefits Support
Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to medical, dental, vision, life, time off, disability and wellness programs. Proactively identify trends in employee questions and propose content or process improvements.
Benefits Administration (Workday)
Manage daily benefit events in Workday including new enrollments, life changes, terminations and dependents updates. Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits data across Workday, payroll and external carrier systems.
Auditing, Billing and Vendor Support
Perform routine audits to ensure eligibility, payroll deductions and vendor records align. Process and reconcile monthly benefits invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
Leave of Absence & Disability Programs
Manage the end-to-end employee leave experience (FMLA, disability, parental, personal leaves). Act as the liaison between employees, managers and third-party administrators to ensure a smooth transition through leave and return-to-work processes.
Projects & Program Development
Support key benefits initiatives such as open enrollment, wellness campaigns and benefits communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, employee-centric benefits solutions that align with the needs of a fast-paced engineering workforce.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
5 years of Human Resources experience in a high-tech or engineering-focused organization with at least 2 years hands-on experience in benefits administration. Strong working knowledge of Workday Benefits and Payroll. Advanced proficiency in GSuite (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, auditing spreadsheets and professional presentation development). Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to simplify complex information and present with clarity. Demonstrated experience supporting technical or engineering teams and understanding of their unique workplace needs. Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism. Creative and solution-oriented mindset; youre someone who challenges the status quo and brings fresh ideas to enhance employee experiences. Deep interest in and passion for benefits design, wellness and employee well-being. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a startup with rapidly evolving processes. Familiarity with benefits compliance (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA). Experience supporting vendor relationships and open enrollment processes. Key Skills
Sales Experience Microsoft Office Customer Service Communication skills Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Business Management Benefits Administration Microsoft Excel Insurance Sales Customer relationship management Human Resources Employment Type :
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Position Summary: Were seeking a resourceful and passionate Benefits Specialist to join our People team in Palo Alto. This person will manage the day-to-day operations of our U.S. health, welfare, time off and leave programs, support an innovative engineering workforce and help evolve our employee benefits experience. The ideal candidate is an out-of-the-box thinker with strong HR systems knowledge, exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering thoughtful people-centered benefits programs. This position requires a regular onsite presence (4 days / week) in our Palo Alto office to support our dynamic and collaborative engineering team. Responsibilities
Benefits Onboarding
Lead benefits orientation during new hire onboarding sessions; present benefit offerings in a clear and engaging manner. Guide new hires through benefits enrollment and educate employees on their options in Workday.
Employee & Benefits Support
Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to medical, dental, vision, life, time off, disability and wellness programs. Proactively identify trends in employee questions and propose content or process improvements.
Benefits Administration (Workday)
Manage daily benefit events in Workday including new enrollments, life changes, terminations and dependents updates. Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits data across Workday, payroll and external carrier systems.
Auditing, Billing and Vendor Support
Perform routine audits to ensure eligibility, payroll deductions and vendor records align. Process and reconcile monthly benefits invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
Leave of Absence & Disability Programs
Manage the end-to-end employee leave experience (FMLA, disability, parental, personal leaves). Act as the liaison between employees, managers and third-party administrators to ensure a smooth transition through leave and return-to-work processes.
Projects & Program Development
Support key benefits initiatives such as open enrollment, wellness campaigns and benefits communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, employee-centric benefits solutions that align with the needs of a fast-paced engineering workforce.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
5 years of Human Resources experience in a high-tech or engineering-focused organization with at least 2 years hands-on experience in benefits administration. Strong working knowledge of Workday Benefits and Payroll. Advanced proficiency in GSuite (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, auditing spreadsheets and professional presentation development). Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to simplify complex information and present with clarity. Demonstrated experience supporting technical or engineering teams and understanding of their unique workplace needs. Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism. Creative and solution-oriented mindset; youre someone who challenges the status quo and brings fresh ideas to enhance employee experiences. Deep interest in and passion for benefits design, wellness and employee well-being. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a startup with rapidly evolving processes. Familiarity with benefits compliance (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA). Experience supporting vendor relationships and open enrollment processes. Key Skills
Sales Experience Microsoft Office Customer Service Communication skills Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Business Management Benefits Administration Microsoft Excel Insurance Sales Customer relationship management Human Resources Employment Type :
Contract Experience :
years Vacancy :
1 #J-18808-Ljbffr