Benefits Specialist

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry. Simply put, it’s our people. From highways to hotels and hospitals to stadiums, we rely on the leadership, talents, and drive of our employees to bring great projects to light. Are you interested in becoming a part of our team? If so, take the next step and start building your career with us today.

To support the people who build our success, we are looking for an energetic and results-driven Benefits Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have a high attention to detail, and want to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience, this role is for you.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Administer Clark’s health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA/HSA, commuter, EAP, and fitness.
• Leave & Accommodations: Administer Clark’s leave of absence and job accommodation programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local mandates (including CA, DC, and WA state pay).
• Internal Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert for benefits and LOA/ADA related inquiries from employees, managers, and the broader HR team.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor and maintain federal and multi-state compliance requirements to ensure all plans meet regulatory standards.
• Financial Operations: Facilitate weekly and bi-weekly funding requests and reconciliation processes.
• Employee Education: Participate in the monthly "Benefits 101" webinar to drive employee engagement and understanding.

Required Qualifications

• Language: Fluency in Spanish and English (required). Must be able to explain complex benefit plans and leave policies clearly in both languages.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive benefits experience with a background in Leave of Absence (LOA), Disability, and ADA/ADAAA.
• Regulatory Expertise: 3+ years of experience with federal, state, and local sick, disability, and leave laws, specifically for California, DC, and Washington State.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of federal requirements including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems: Experience with Workday (strongly preferred) and proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Certifications: SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, and/or CEBS certification.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data reconciliation skills and experience with funding requests/audits.

Competencies

• Strategic Problem Solving: Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, own projects from start to finish, and negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail and an insistence on accuracy; strong research and data analysis skills, including high proficiency in Excel.
• Volume Management: Proven ability to work independently, manage a high volume of LOA/ADA cases, and effectively prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Effectively partners with other team members on a variety of assignments.
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex benefit and legal concepts into clear, actionable information for a diverse workforce.
• Discretion & Integrity: High level of professional integrity; capable of managing sensitive and confidential personal information with the utmost discretion.

Why This is a Great Move

Clark is a premier organization with outstanding people. We have a 100+ year history of success and a reputation for both high quality work and people. Here you’ll be part of a team and culture that values people. You’ll work in a HR team with senior leaders that have a reputation for building team members’ careers, driving team engagement, and having an impact on the business. We are expanding our team and our influence. You can be yourself and be passionate about your work. And you’ll have a clear impact on the success of the business and the talent in your client groups. Come join our winning team!

HR Team Values: Create positive experiences, partner with integrity and trust, drive for results, be your best self to do your best work, common purpose, diverse contributions.

Compensation

Clark is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, bonus incentive compensation based on personal and company performance.

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