New Policy Specialist jobs in District of Columbia

Position Description:
About Mathematica:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

About the opportunity:

Mathematica's Human Resources department is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support and administer leave requests under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), parental leave, personal leave, workers-compensation, short-term or long-term disability plans in conjunction with state and local leave laws.

Responsibilities:

• Manages HR Benefits Mailbox and responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on leave and disability
• Provides staff guidance regarding coordination of benefits, eligibility notices, timesheets, PTO, benefit deductions, and parental leave
• Maintains leave related internal guidance documents
• Completes data entry for all leave related absences
• Provides leave reporting to the payroll team on a semi-monthly cadence and ad-hoc leave reporting
• Grants permissions to leave restricted timesheet codes
• Plans, executes, and coordinates communication for leave law changes
• Administers Parental Leave and Adoption benefit programs
• Conducts bi-weekly claim review calls with The Hartford to manage the leave management partnership and act as an employee advocate for any claim issues
• Identify and track claim related issues
• Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree (or equivalent experience)
• Three plus years’ experience in leave management administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working understanding of human resource and employee benefit principles, practices, and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information in simple terms with all levels of employees and vendors
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines
• The ability to manage work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills