Benefits and Leave Management Specialist

Benefits and Leave Management Specialist TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like‑minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well‑being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward‑thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This role will support the full cycle management of the leave administration processes including parental, FMLA, medical, personal leave, L&I leave, accommodation, disability leave from initial notice of the need for a leave to the return to work. You will partner closely with the Payroll, HR, and third‑party vendor to administer the programs, provide employee education, and support employees with benefit utilization. Responsibilities Support employees with leave request. Ensure employee understanding of the eligibility, documentation, and leave schedule. Oversee tracking, documentation and timely responses for active leave of absences and incoming requests. Work closely with employee Managers to support employees who go on leave. Field and answer all leave related questions about state and federal regulations, healthcare providers. Arrange approval of employee leaves and project code to properly track in the system of record according to the leave types. Lead as subject matter expert on all aspects of state and federal leave mandates as well company leave policies and benefits. Ongoing development of leave management and compliance knowledge; stay current with changes in leave regulations and continually update company policy, procedure, guidelines. Evaluate, update and develop leave related policies and forms, documents, or communications with compliance of company policy and state, local, federal law. Coordinate with the Payroll team to ensure pay and use of PTO (or other leave codes) is reflective of the actual leave schedule and collaborate on the true‑up and reconciliation process when the employee returns to work. Key Qualifications and Skills At a minimum, four‑year BA/BS degree in General Business, Finance, HR. A minimum of three to five years of benefits and leave administration experience including FMLA, health, disability, life, and 401(k) as well as ancillary benefits. Customer service oriented in high growth, high touch organization. Accuracy, time management, and timely follow‑up. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and able to quickly adapt to other Finance and Accounting systems (ADP, Netsuite, Oracle Enterprise Cloud). Working knowledge of payroll systems, experience with ADP preferred. Highly organized and detail‑oriented; high degree of accuracy. Ability to multi‑task. Handle benefits projects and ad hoc requests timely and accurately. Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies. Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills, comfortable working with operations team/non‑accounting professionals. Ability to keep payroll and Human Resource information confidential. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect with a desire to foster teamwork. TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. Job Functions Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds. Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day Travel required 0‑10% Salary Range Salary Range 8: $87,686 - $131,529 Salary Range 9: $102,804 - $154,206 * We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State. Benefits Competitive Compensation Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affiliation Benefits Parental Leave 401k Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays Relocation Assistance Professional and Educational Support Opportunities Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr TerraPower