Benefits and Leave Partner

Smartsheet
Bellevue, WA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with benefits administration experience working in a remote-eligible, cross-functional HR environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of benefits administration experience and a background in HR or related fields
    — “2+ years of comparable benefits experience”
  • Professionals skilled in managing employee leave and accommodation programs with attention to detail
    — “Oversee the end-to-end administration of all US leave of absence and accommodation programs”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional settings with vendors and internal teams
    — “Collaborate with payroll, systems, people teams, and outside vendors for accurate data management”

Things to consider

  • This role requires managing sensitive employee data and maintaining confidentiality
    — “Experience working on confidential programs with access to sensitive information”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work independently and manage shifting priorities
    — “Capacity to be flexible and adapt quickly to shifting priorities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Workday and other HRIS systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience using Google for Work, Smartsheet, and Workday preferred”
  • Demonstrate your ability to analyze market trends and present findings to leadership
    — “Analyze market trends and compare to our current offerings to ensure we remain competitive”
  • Emphasize your track record in delivering project management support for annual benefit activities
    — “Deliver consistent project management support for annual benefit activities”
  • Showcase your experience in resolving employee inquiries and providing positive service outcomes
    — “Resolve employee inquiries regarding leaves of absence, benefits enrollments, life events, and general questions”
  • Demonstrate your ability to keep up with legislative changes and ensure compliance
    — “Keep up to date with legislative changes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate benefits administration
  • compliance with regulations
  • positive customer service experience
Typical background
HRbenefits administrationleave management

Skills & requirements

Required

Benefits AdministrationLeave ManagementHRIS ManagementProject Management

Preferred

Data AnalysisVendor Management

Stack & domain

FMLAADA Interactive ProcessState-specific Statutory ProgramsHealth Insurance401(k) PlanSpending And Reimbursement AccountsLife InsuranceAuditsHRIS (workday)Project ManagementReportingMarket TrendsLegislative ChangesCustomer ServiceCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailBenefits AdministrationHuman Resources

About the role

Original posting from Smartsheet via Greenhouse

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

We are seeking a Benefits Partner to support the administration of our benefits and leave programs. This role requires a blend of hands-on administration and oversight to ensure our programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our company goals. This role is part of the Global Benefits team, reporting to the Manager, Benefits, and is remote-eligible in the US.

You will

Oversee the end-to-end administration of all US leave of absence and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA interactive process, and state-specific statutory programs

Support and coordinate benefit programs, including but not limited to administering health insurance, our 401(k) plan, spending and reimbursement accounts, and life insurance

Perform audits of benefits-related data, identifying, escalating, and improving process efficiencies and ensure the accuracy of the HRIS (Workday) and other vendor systems

Resolve employee inquiries regarding leaves of absence, benefits enrollments, life events, and general questions while providing a positive customer service experience

Support relationships with vendors and brokers, including new and existing service agreements in partnership with internal Procurement and Legal teams

Deliver consistent project management support for annual benefit activities such as open enrollment, renewals, and plan audits; as well as cross functional programs 

Report on utilization, cost, and other notable trends for various levels of leadership

Analyze market trends and compare to our current offerings to ensure we remain competitive

Collaborate with payroll, systems, people teams, and outside vendors for accurate data management (HRIS: Workday) and execution

Keep up to date with legislative changes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Perform other duties as necessary to continuously improve the employee experience

You have

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent years of relatable Human Resources experience 

2+ years of comparable benefits experience 

Experience using Google for Work, Smartsheet, and Workday preferred

Strong attention to detail and accuracy for excellent organization of audits and overall data management

Experience working on confidential programs with access to sensitive information

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including formal presentations to different levels of leadership

Capacity to be flexible and adapt quickly to shifting priorities as well as experience working cross functionally and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work independently and apply analytical and problem solving skills to deliver excellent results

Current US Perks & Benefits:

Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees

401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)

Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity

Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off

US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans

US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year

Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave

Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community

Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses

Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account

Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range$83,750—$101,250 USD 

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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Source: Smartsheet careers (Greenhouse)

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