Human Resources Benefits & Compliance Analyst

Job description

The Human Resources Benefits & Compliance Analyst position plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position reports to the Director of Compensation and Benefits and requires a strong understanding of HR benefits, compliance, leave laws, and effective communication skills.

​Essential Job Functions:

Assist in the design, development, implementation & management of the HR Compliance Program, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Identify compliance risks and engage appropriate stakeholders around risk awareness and mitigation.

Identify, design, and execute ideas to scale and improve internal compliance tools and practices, develop and deliver new strategies, and drive remediation plans to closure.

Provide consultation, coaching and education on HR Compliance best practices to HR Business Partners and provide support to HR Leadership Team to ensure actions & outcomes are aligned across all levels of the organization.

Assist with the standard benefit function including all health, welfare, retirement and risk benefits:

· Open Enrollment.

· Evaluation of benefit programs, including wellness initiatives.

· Audits.

· Tracking workers comp claims.

· Coding employees with appropriate workers comp class codes.

· Tracking OCONUS travel.

· Collaborate with legal counsel and risk/benefit consultants to ensure all compliance related matters are communicated to the applicable internal business partners.

· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of corporate governance requirements, compliance and reporting responsibilities, and related legal benchmarks from federal and state law.

Including, but not limited to:

· I-9/E-Verify reporting.

· Retirement plan discrimination testing.

· Ensure processes, controls and documentation for government agency audits and reporting requirements; to include, but not limited to:

· Workers Compensation.

· Defense Base Act (DBA).

· Service Contract Act (SCA).

· EEO/AAP.

· State leave laws for family/medical and sick leave.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, HR compliance, risk insurance, or compensation.

High School Diploma/GED and 13 years of experience, an Associate’s Degree and 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience or a Master's Degree and 4 years of experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to think broadly and make connections across multiple programs and processes.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

Strong initiative and the ability to work independently at times.

Ability to work across multiple business functions and levels of the organization.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills:

Current HR certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,214.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22304