Benefits Administrator

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 14 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,600 employees.

• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.

• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Type: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Compensation: $26.77 - $38.70 per hour (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in office and 2 days working remotely, depending on business needs.)

As a Benefits Administrator, you'll... The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administering Tessera's employee benefits programs, ensuring employees and their dependents are well-informed and supported in making decisions about their benefits plans. This role collaborates closely with the HR, Vocational, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and status changes within Tessera's HCM/HRIS system, Workday. The Benefits Administrator assists in the coordination of annual open enrollment and ACA events and ensures compliance with ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations. Additionally, this role processes life and disability claims, reviews benefit invoices, and participates in the onboarding and ongoing professional development of Benefits staff. The Benefits Administrator also supports continuous improvement initiatives for Tessera's Workday Benefits module and conducts regular site visits to support employees at various work locations. This role requires a strong focus on customer service, confidentiality, accuracy, and adaptability to meet changing business needs.

• Educates employees on benefits programs by counseling them and their dependents to make informed decisions about their benefit plans and applicable payroll deductions.

• Collaborates and coordinates activities to support and successfully execute annual open enrollment and ACA enrollment events, including presentations.

• Collaborates with Vocational staff as needed to provide additional support for employees who may struggle to understand or manage their benefits.

• Maintains close communication with HR team, managers, and employees regarding leave of absence effects on benefits eligibility and payroll deductions.

• Ensures accurate and timely entries in Tessera's Benefits and Retirement plans.

• Coordinates daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and status changes in Workday (the company's HCM/ HRIS system) and any third-party systems.

• Informs the third-party Administrator of employees' COBRA eligibility.

• Processes life and disability claims accurately and timely.

• Reviews and reconciles monthly benefit invoices for submission and further processing by the union, vendor, and Tessera's Finance Department.

• Participates in developing departmental communications, goals, objectives, processes, workflows, and desk manuals.

• Participates in the onboarding and ongoing professional development of Benefits staff, including training on Tessera benefits plans, Tessera operations, Workday benefits business processes, and benefit enrollments.

• Pursues continual advanced Workday training to become proficient in benefit transactions and business processes and supports Workday Benefits improvement initiatives in collaboration with Tessera's Workday team.

• Works collaboratively with finance and payroll departments to ensure accurate and timely employer and employee deductions and contributions to benefit plans.

• Performs regular self-audits and manages weekly benefits reports to ensure the completion and accuracy of benefit events and records.

• Ensures compliance with ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA.

• Maintains the integrity of employee benefit files by ensuring all documents are filed or uploaded electronically in a timely manner and handles sensitive information with discretion to keep records confidential.

• Monitors supplies for each location and coordinates access to appropriate materials.

• Maintains a professional-level customer service environment by communicating effectively with all internal and external customers, including employees, co-workers, carriers, vendors, and benefits consultants.

• Is adaptable and flexible to changing business needs.

• Is mission driven and passionate about working with a diverse population including persons with disabilities.

• Conducts regular and consistent site visits to in-state direct labor work locations for employee support and potential location start-ups. Occasional national travel may be required.

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

You'd make an excellent Benefits Administrator if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Benefits Administrator at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Benefits Administrator:

• Associate's degree is required.

• 3 - 5 years of previous experience in Human Resources, Benefits, or Claims Processing is required.

• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.

• A CEBS, CBP, HIA, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

• Previous experience presenting to large groups of 50 or more is highly preferred.

• Due to the need to travel to Tessera contract sites in Washington, a valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.