Benefits Specialist

The primary responsibilities of the Benefits Specialist is managing the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) plan, in addition to providing daily assistance to the Associate Director of Human Resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Requirements • Associate’s degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education. • Two years’ experience in HR and/or benefits administration. • Experience working in an American Indian, Alaska Native and/or Native Hawaiian community • Must successfully pass a background check Preferred Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study. • SHRM-CP, PHR, and/or CEBS certification(s) • Experience and knowledge regarding nonprofit organizations and best practices • Knowledge of and familiarity with Tribal Sovereignty and the historical and contemporary legal development and workings/status of Tribal Nations (highly desirable) • Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures/audiences

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to travel frequently to various First Nations offices and to remote employee offices as needed • Excellent customer service and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening • Effective in working with people at all levels of experience/proficiency • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment • Competent self-starter who takes initiative and works independently • Strong administrative ability with keen attention to detail • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

MEASURES OF SUCCESS • Accurate benefits administration. • Timely and effective employee support. • Contributes to a well-organized and timely open enrollment process. • Provides accurate and helpful guidance on 403(b) enrollments and contribution changes, ensuring timely processing and clear communication with employees and vendors. • Works effectively with HR leadership, managers, and employees across diverse communities and locations, reflecting cultural awareness and contributing positively to the broader HR team. 2 • Provides accurate and helpful guidance on 403(b) enrollments and contribution changes, ensuring timely processing and clear communication with employees and vendors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS • Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Moderate noise consistent with general office environment. • Talk, see, and hear to interact with employees and other individuals on a frequent basis • Occasional walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling. • Lift, push, pull, or carry various objects weighing up to 15 pounds on occasion. • Availability to travel occasionally. • Work in the office 4 days per week.

s $57,784 – 70,000 annually.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS First Nations provides competitive employee benefits which include: • Health insurance with First Nations’ contribution that includes vision and dental • Employee life insurance with optional supplemental insurance for self/immediate family • 403b Retirement Plan with up to 3% employee salary match by First Nations • Flexible Spending Account • 9 paid holidays per year • Paid time off from December 25 to January 1 each year during office closure • 32-hour work week (Monday-Thursday); paid vacation time starting at 64 hours per year • Paid sick leave, 64 hours annually, for illness or to tend to immediate family health needs

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential job duties are performed in adherence to First Nations’ standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. • Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. • Assists with new-hire orientations. • Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. • Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. • Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility. • Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes. • Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. • Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, and FAMLI. • Responds to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. • Assists with the open enrollment process. • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive data and company information. 1 • Administers employee recognition programs. • Travel to First Nations offices. Job duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive; Employee may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

57,784 – 70,000 annually