Us Benefits Specialist, for Cowi in North America - North Vancouver, Canada - COWI

COWI

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North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Application deadline: 31 March United States - Location: North Vancouver, BC/Seattle, WA/Tallahassee, FL/New York, NY - People and Communication

Benefits Specialist - US
North Vancouver, Seattle, New York, Tallahassee
Permanent
Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies in North America? Are you an expert in US benefits administration? And do you have a keen eye for detail and a vision for process improvement? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
In this newly created role, as the sole US Benefits Specialist on the North American team, you will administer and manage all US benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. Additionally, this role will also focus on developing and enhancing existing programs and administration processes for business optimization and improved employee experience.

Your key responsibilities will be to:
Assist with administering 401(k) regulatory compliance items, such as annual Plan Audit, 5500 filing, true-up match contributions, and Non-Discrimination testing
Lead the research, analysis, revision, design, and implementation of employee benefit programs, plan renewals, annual open enrolment, plan integrations, and new technology
Liaise with Finance and Payroll to perform monthly reconciliation of invoices

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers.

Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:
A minimum of 5 years' experience handling US Medical and Supplemental Benefits in multiple states
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPPA, ADA, etc.)
Great attention to detail, with a process focus and systematic thinking
Experience setting up benefits administration processes and policies with a focus on efficiencies and automation (previous experience with mergers, acquisitions, and plan integrations considered an asset)
Good written and verbal English communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently, self-starter, and a skilled relationship builder

A place to work and so much more

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match (US) Group RRSP program with company matching (Canada) | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums (US) Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us (Canada) | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

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Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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