Position Objective:

To manage benefits, federal and state leaves, and ensure compliant administration for the organizations’ staff members 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Manage benefit plans in compliance with ACA guidelines, including managing open enrollment process and communications, analyzing, and making suggestions

• Counsel and assist PETA Foundation and supported organizations’ staff members regarding benefit choices and claims

• Develop and deliver state-required trainings to supervisors and employees

• Work with supervisors and Managing General Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs to respond to unemployment claims

• Manage federal and state leave plans and accommodation requests

• Work with departments and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs, on workers compensation claims 

• Manage Benefits and Compliance Assistant

• Assist with advising employees and management on dispute resolution, performance issues, and the interpretation of correct application of policies and procedures with diplomacy and tact to secure a resolution

• Review state and federal reports

• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and documents

• Serve as backup for all Senior Director of Compliance’s tasks, including conducting and processing terminations

• Conduct research on various compliance-related topics

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

• Five years of related experience in HR or other related administrative support

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills 

• Proven ability to communicate professionally in a public and business environment 

• Minimum three years of experience with employee benefits administration

• Proven effective project-management skills 

• Thorough understanding of government regulatory guidelines regarding workers’ compensation, COBRA, ADA, OSHA, and FMLA 

• Proven ability to make sound judgments and work independently

• Effective research skills 

• Proven ability to exercise professional discretion 

• Self-motivation and the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Ability to utilize an HRIS such as Paylocity

• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $23.46 - $32.32. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline: 

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 12, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.