Senior Analyst, Benefits and Leave Management
Arlington, Virginia
Talent – HR Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
Exciting opportunity for a benefits professional looking to make a meaningful impact! As a Senior Analyst in the Benefits and Leave Management capability, you will join a dynamic Human Resources department operating under a shared services model that supports a large, vision-driven organization. In this role, you’ll help transform the day-to-day benefits administration function within the HR Operations team, collaborating with a talented group dedicated to advancing our shared mission. You'll bring curiosity, keen attention to detail, and a focus on mutual value, identifying innovative ways to optimize our benefits administration to better serve our employees.
You’ll support the day to day operations across the full spectrum of our benefits programs and policies, including self-insured health and welfare benefits, leave and disability management, and retirement benefits. You’ll ensure these programs are administered with excellence, aligned to organizational priorities, and designed to empower our employees to thrive.
This role is located on-site at our Arlington, VA office.
How You Will Contribute
- Leave of Absence Management: Manage the leave of absence process in compliance with all policies and laws, coordinating with employees, supervisors, Human Resource Leaders (HRLs), and vendors. Continuously improve processes to enhance the employee experience and business needs, while monitoring time sheets and processing pay differentials.
- Benefits Administration: Daily administration of full employee benefit experience, including health and welfare insurance plans, 401(k), leave, and wellness initiatives, while maintaining benefit resources, processing changes, and employee communications to ensure accurate processing and a seamless employee experience.
- Process Improvements & Collaboration: Drive process and program improvements by identifying efficiencies, fostering a team-based approach to managing workloads, collaborating with benefits colleagues, and providing backup support as needed.
- Benefits Communication: Implement communication strategies that help employees and new hires understand, access, and maximize their benefits.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze benefit data and trends for internal reporting and planning.
- Projects & Ad-Hoc Support: Handle ad-hoc requests and assist with various short- and long-term projects as needed.
What You Will Bring
- 3+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration with a solid understanding of employee programs such as self-insured medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401K.
- Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance, including knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, approaching problems with curiosity, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently to identify solutions and drive outcomes.
- Entrepreneurial drive to continuously improve processes, outcomes, and the employee experience.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, applying sound judgement, organization, and time management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail.
- Proficient and comfortable working in HR systems, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), and adept at learning new systems or technology.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across functions.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
Standout Candidates Will Bring
- Experience working in UKG
- SHRM or PHR certifications
- CEBS
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop, and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
