Associate Benefits Analyst, Remote Work Compliance (2 year LTE) - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. The Team Come and be part of our amazing team of benefit professionals and use your expertise to support the foundation's mission to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. The foundation continues to grow in its global footprint and in the complexity of its work. The Global Benefit team is scaling up to support this important work through the design and delivery of market leading benefits. Your Role As the Associate Benefits Analyst, Remote Work Compliance, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing leave, retirement, and benefit programs across all U.S. states to ensure compliance with state-specific regulations. Core responsibilities will include researching state regulations, performing gap analyses, and developing a plan to compliance in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Your integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of personal employee data is a critical part of this role. Your attention to detail and close collaboration with peers is imperative for success as we continuously seek opportunities to improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. What You'll Do + Identify reliable sources of legal and regulatory information regarding benefits programs, including government publications, legal databases, and HR-related resources. Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-specific leave, retirement, and other benefit regulations. + Develop comprehensive gap analyses to highlight discrepancies between current benefits offerings and state compliance requirements. + Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings, analysis, and recommendations for senior leadership. + Collaborate with internal HR teams and other stakeholder to create actionable plans for addressing compliance gaps. + Work closely with legal counsel and external benefits consultants as needed. + Provide training and education to employees, managers, and HR partners on program changes. + Assist in other benefit projects as needed Qualifications + A Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience. + Strong understanding of federal and state-level employee benefits regulations, including FMLA, state-mandated leave programs, and retirement plan requirements. + Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. + Proven ability to perform detailed research and analysis, with the ability to interpret complex regulations. + A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and presentations for various audiences. + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, HRIS systems, and other databases. Experience with Workday is a plus. + Highly collaborative and interpersonally effective; able to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds, communication styles, and positions internally and externally *Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship. #LI-SC2 The salary range for this role is $103,300 to $155,000 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $112,500 to $168,800 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidate Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here. Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this diversity through all our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.