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Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.
We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
JOB BRIEF
The Compensation and Benefits Analyst is responsible for major aspects of employee benefits administration and salary administration. Key responsibilities will include oversight of the retirement, health and welfare plans, commuter benefit enrollments, verification of benefit levels and contributions, and approval of monthly invoices. Additional responsibilities include conducting new employee orientation and offboarding activities, salary administration, submission of bi-weekly payroll transactions, and ensuring legal compliance in accordance with benefit plan requirements. As with all members of the Office of Human Resources, this position provides back-up and support to other team members and participates in a variety of Human Resources related projects and employee relations activities.
Grade 12 - $94,000 - $97,000
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Benefits Administration:
* Oversees retirement plan enrollments and contributions; verifies contribution amounts.
* Oversees administration of health and welfare benefits.
* Ensures compliance with legal requirements, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other relevant regulations.
* Participates in renewal negotiations and administers open enrollment activities for health and welfare benefits. Acts as a liaison between benefit vendors, brokers, and employees for escalated benefit concerns and issues.
* Oversees commuter benefit enrollments; verifies vendor invoices and prepares for payment; prepares walking benefit and bicycle benefit reimbursements.
* Supports the administration of employee leave programs including leaves of absence, short and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, and requests for reasonable accommodations; ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA and other applicable laws and regulations.
* Administers open enrollment activities for flexible spending accounts and prepares renewal of emergency travel assistance and international medical support policies.
Payroll Processing/Salary Administration:
* Submits and verifies bi-weekly transactions to the payroll office.
* Facilitates employment verifications and security investigations.
* Provides counseling regarding policy and timing of within grade increases and promotions.
On-boarding and Off-boarding Processing/Legal:
* Provides an overview of all employee benefits during new employee orientation.
* Prepares exit clearance forms, personnel action forms and department notifications.
* Conducts exit discussions describing disposition of benefits following departure.
* Oversees preparation of Form 5500 for health and welfare benefit plans and distributes Summary Annual Reports.
* Publicizes 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan maximum contributions.
* Distributes Creditable Coverage announcements and updates government website.
* Prepares and submits input data for Affordable Care Act compliance activities.
* Counsels’ employees regarding a variety of personnel issues primarily, but not exclusively related to benefits, compensation and payroll issues.
* Manages the distribution of plan related documentation such as summary plan descriptions, annual reports, and required notices; ensures all required benefit reporting is completed timely.
* Serves as project lead for technology and process improvements related to benefit administration.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of six years of human resources experience, including benefits administration, compensation and regulatory compliance.
* Master’s Degree, CEBS or PHR Certification preferred.
* Specialized experience in applying the concepts, regulations, laws and policies in the administration of employee benefits or employee retirement programs.
* Project management skills and experience.
* Effective oral and written communication.
* Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgement, and confidentiality is essential.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 8/24/23.
All applicants must be US citizens to be considered for positions with USIP.
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
- Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
- Cover letter
- Resume
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please use the following URL:
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