Compensation/Benefits Specialist

Company: Westat
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Job Responsibilities: --- Support the Compensation Analyst with: o Review of Position Request Forms (PRFs), o Collection of market data using PayFactors and other sources, o Creation and development of job descriptions, o Process mid-year/annual compensation tasks, and o Review/Audit senior offer compensation work-ups and offer letters --- Update Compensation and Open enrollment calendars on a yearly basis and monitor the timeline by coordinating with different groups and ensure on time project completion --- Update HR Compliance Calendar on a yearly basis --- Help design, test and maintain Benefits and Compensation information on the Intranet --- Work closely with the HRIS and Benefits team to implement and modify Workday Benefit configurations. This will include the testing, development and maintenance of the Leave of Absence module. --- Provide back up support for FMLA, FMLA Timesheets, STD, LTD and Life & AD&D administration --- Assist in completing surveys related to Benefits (including Open Enrollment). --- Coordinate Non-discrimination testing with the third party providers --- File ACA related PCORI Fees --- Conduct New Hire Orientations (Back-up Support) --- Provide support in maintaining the Living Well site and organizing Wellness related activities --- Back up support for billing and reporting related to COBRA, Arrears and Direct Bills. --- Streamline and automate processes and other projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications: --- High School Degree or GED --- A minimum of fifteen years HR experience with demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and legislation --- Demonstrated Project/Program management skills --- Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including advanced Excel skills (Vlookup and Pivot tables) and the creation of PowerPoint presentations adhering to Company guidelines. Preferred Qualifications: --- Bachelor's degree Candidates will have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate in written and verbal forms across multiple platforms. Westat offers competitive benefits with ESOP, 401k, Health, Dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional development as well as other benefits. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position, based on the specific position which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, or criminal records history. Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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