Benefits Consultant (Remote) in Portland, Oregon - #73689 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73689

Benefits Consultant (Remote)
Our client is seeking a Benefits Consultant to provide knowledgeable, compassionate guidance across employee benefits and leave programs while ensuring accurate, compliant administration. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees, retirees, and management, requiring strong judgment, discretion, communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex situations with confidence.

This role is fully remote. Applicants must reside in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, or North Dakota.

Benefits Consultant Responsibilities

• Manage employee and retiree benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits, spending accounts, and related processes.
• Independently administer complex leave cases, including eligibility reviews, documentation, ongoing communication, and return-to-work coordination in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as a primary resource for employees, former employees, retirees, and management by resolving benefit questions, life-event requests, claims, enrollment issues, and retirement-related inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Employee Relations, and external vendors to resolve issues, coordinate complex cases, and ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
• Monitor regulatory and plan changes while identifying opportunities to improve benefit processes, employee understanding, and overall service delivery.

Benefits Consultant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field with approximately five years of relevant benefits, HR, leave administration, retirement, or related experience; equivalent education and experience will also be considered. CEBS certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, voluntary benefits, spending accounts, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Experience administering complex, multi-state leaves of absence and applying applicable leave laws and requirements with sound judgment.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, ambiguity, and a high-volume workload with accuracy and minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the professionalism and empathy to explain complex information clearly and navigate sensitive or challenging conversations with diverse audiences.

Compensation: (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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