Employee Benefits Manager

Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is recruiting a full-time Employee Benefits Manager to join our dynamic and customer-orientated team. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the contracted Employee Benefit Trust (Trust) program, providing ongoing leadership, with oversight of the health benefit operations staff, member advocacy, and management of vendors and other consultants. The incumbent performs a wide variety of duties that involve working closely with assigned staff in providing excellent customer service, including monitoring of member inquiries and supplying ongoing training and development of staff that are providing technical assistance to member employers, their employees, COBRA participants, retirees and service providers. AWC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We value the unique views, backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and potential of all our employees. We are committed to following our core values of collaboration, equity, innovation, integrity, and respect. What we offer: Exceptional benefits - AWC pays 100% of medical premium for employee and 90% of the medical premium for spouse/domestic partner and child(ren) up to age 26; and 100% of dental and vision insurance Basic life insurance and disability insurance Four hours of paid vacation leave in first year of employment for every semi-monthly pay period, with generous increase in vacation hours earned thereafter Four hours of paid sick leave for every semi-monthly pay period 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year 401k with employer matching up to 10% of employee salary Opportunity for outstanding performance awards and tuition assistance Employer funded HRA ($770 to $1,980 depending on dependents) Sabbatical program Staff events Training and development opportunities A workplace where you know you are providing valuable services and making a difference The salary range for this position is $87,851 to $131,777. The top candidate's placement within the range will reflect education, training, and experience consistent with AWC policies. This position may be eligible for telework during certain times of the year or for certain time periods, subject to director approval and as determined by the needs of AWC. What y