Solid Ground envisions a community beyond poverty and oppression where all people have an equitable opportunity to thrive. We are committed to working with compassion, integrity, accountability, respect, collaboration, and a social justice approach to supporting people to build well-being so that they can fully contribute to society, now and into the future. We value collaboration and leadership from the communities we serve. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened and as such we will:

• Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact.

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``` - Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency, and to encourage staff to fully engage in those activities.

Job Summary:  The Benefits & Leave Administrator position is responsible for full cycle benefit and leave administration, accommodations, and L&I.  Coordinates the support for all leave of absence cases and workers' compensation claims. Effectively coordinates all cases/claims to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws. Provides project management support for special assignments and initiatives. Maintains data integrity for HR/Payroll processes in Paycom. This position requires strong problem-solving, data analytics skills, collaboration, and organizational skills, and supporting a union environment.

Essential Responsibilities, Duties & Tasks:

25% *    Benefits Administration:* Effectively administer all benefits programs including but not limited to 401(k), health and welfare plans, COBRA, wellness programs and voluntary benefits. Respond to employee questions including but not limited to plan eligibility, life event changes and wellness events. Orient new hires and educate current employees on 

benefits. Inform employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions. Conduct vendor and HRIS audits to ensure accuracy of benefit records. Maintain and facilitates ACA Reporting and year-round local, state, and federal compliance matters for health and welfare plans, including 5500 filings, Non-Discrimination testing and all other compliance related filings. Oversee annual open enrollment processes and new employee benefits enrollment to ensure all critical tasks are completed, employee communication is timely, and deliverables are executed. Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in benefits administration. 

Keeps informed of collective bargaining agreement provisions to aid with benefit or leave related matters. Facilitates required benefit-related rate updates within the HRIS system to ensure accuracy and compliance with benefit calculations. Collaborates with Payroll team on benefit-related changes, or updates, as needed. Maintains 401(k) Plan administration by supporting plan non-discrimination testing, annual audit, financial statements, Form 5500 preparation, and filing. Ensures accurate and timely processing of employee and employer 401k contributions. Supports annual 401(k) audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. Independently researches issues, gather data, and advise on findings.

25%     Leaves Administration: Maintains the full cycle leave administration processes including Parental Leave, FMLA, Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), Workers Compensation, personal leave, and other types of company approved leave. Will also work with medical accommodations