Benefits Specialist

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

***This position is a hybrid role based out of Seattle, WA.***

About you

You're a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering exceptional employee support. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience administering U.S. benefit programs, including health plans and 401(k) offerings. You're confident managing vendor relationships, coordinating data integrations with carriers, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Your communication skills shine when addressing employee inquiries, and you're always ready to step in and support the broader benefits administration process.

In this role, you will...

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding U.S. benefits and 401(k) plans through email and ticketing systems, providing clear and timely information.

• Manage vendor communications and file integration with carriers and retirement plan providers to ensure accurate enrollment and data exchange.

• Assist with the planning and execution of annual open enrollment, including updating Workday content and supporting communication efforts.

• Present benefits offerings, including 401(k) and RRSP plans, during new hire orientations, open enrollment sessions, and employee education programs.

• Create, review, and distribute key benefits documents such as Form 5500, SPDs, SBCs, and Qualified Life Event materials.

• Analyze benefits and 401(k) participation data using Excel, contributing to compliance reporting and process improvement initiatives.

• Support benefits integration for mergers and acquisitions, including employee communication, data audits, and occasional travel for in-person orientation sessions.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, with a strong understanding of health plans and 401(k) programs.

• Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) for data analysis and PowerPoint for benefit communications.

• Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday expertise strongly preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly and professionally.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a proven ability to manage sensitive information and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Approximate Salary Range for this Role: $65,475 - $87,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. 12 weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.