Senior Benefits Associate – Level III

The Greenbrier Companies

. Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeLake Oswego • Oregon • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits administration, including FMLA and workers' compensation coordination, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Proficient in data analysis and reporting using advanced Microsoft Excel skills to support benefits tracking and audits.

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Employee Benefits AdministrationFMLA AdministrationAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsHRIS ExperiencePHR or SPHR Certification

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Hard Skills

Employee Benefits AdministrationFMLA AdministrationWorkers' Compensation CoordinationData AnalysisReportingCompliance AuditsBenefits TrackingLeave ManagementPayroll CoordinationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SystemsBenefits Administration PlatformsMicrosoft ExcelADP Vantage

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSPHR Certification

Industry Keywords

COBRAACAHIPAAERISAMulti-State Leave LawsPaid Family Leave Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits
Support company wellness initiatives and related reporting
Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and annual open enrollment transactions
Maintain accurate employee benefit records in HRIS and benefits administration systems
Audit benefit eligibility, deductions, invoices, and enrollment data
Reconcile monthly carrier invoices and resolve discrepancies
Partner with Payroll on benefit deductions and employer contributions
Research and resolve employee questions regarding eligibility, coverage, claims, and benefit options; escalate exceptions
Coordinate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators
Prepare reports, analyze benefit data, and identify trends using Microsoft Excel
Develop and maintain spreadsheets for benefits tracking, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment activities, including communications, system testing, data validation, and system updates
Administer leave programs including FMLA, paid family and medical leave, workers' compensation coordination, military leave, and other company leave policies
Review leave requests, coordinate documentation, monitor leave timelines and deadlines, and coordinate return-to-work processes
Communicate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party leave administrators
Maintain accurate leave records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and available resources
Perform compliance activities related to COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, and other applicable requirements
Maintain confidential employee information
Recommend and implement process improvements
Complete HR projects, audits, data reviews, and recurring or ad hoc reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits and leave administration or Human Resources
Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA, and workers' compensation coordination
Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration and applicable federal and state employment laws
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas and functions, data validation, conditional formatting, sorting, filtering, large data set management, reporting, and data analysis
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and leave management systems
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Experience with third-party leave administrators and benefits administration platforms preferred
Knowledge of multi-state leave laws and paid family leave programs preferred
Experience supporting annual open enrollment and compliance audits preferred
Experience with ADP Vantage preferred