What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Compensation Specialist position at VAN NESS FELDMAN LLP?
Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized law firm focused on energy, environmental, and natural resources law and policy. With offices in Washington DC, Seattle, the Bay Area, Houston, and Louisiana, the firm has nearly 50 years’ experience providing strategic business advice, legislative and policy advocacy, legal and regulatory compliance counsel, representation in administrative proceedings and litigation, and support for project development, permitting, and transactions.
The DC office is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Specialist whose focus will be benefits and compensation. This role will work closely with the firm’s Director of Human Resources to support attorneys and professionals across all offices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits
- Perform day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including but not limited to group health, dental, vision, COBRA, FSA, HSA, parking, life, disability, and wellness initiatives
- Assist with annual open enrollment
- Assist with the development and maintenance of employee benefits communication materials and update the firm’s intranet accordingly
- Perform benefits orientation
- Create and run HRIS reports
- Assist with annual retirement plan audit
- Ensure adherence to compliance requirements for benefit plans, including ACA filing, non-discrimination testing, and 5500 filing
- Process data and maintain the ADP HRIS database for all HR and benefit programs
- Ensure the accuracy of electronic benefits data sent to benefits carriers
- Reconcile benefit invoices
- Maintenance of employee benefits files
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
- Assist in developing and implementing new/related processes and technology
- Respond to inquiries regarding benefits
Compensation
- Support the coordination of annual merit increases and bonuses
- Complete salary surveys and compensation reports, and conduct market research
- Ensure compliance with laws relating to equal pay, job classification, and other relevant regulations
- Provide analytical support for compensation-related projects and initiatives
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in HR management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of proven benefits experience
- Strong understanding of employee benefits and fringe benefits
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
- Knowledge of tax regulations and reporting requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
- ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred
Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000