Benefits Specialist

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty.

As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of benefits programs for employees in the U.S. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement, while enhancing IJMs employee value proposition.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) based in the Washington, DC area and reports to the VP, HR Operations. It is only available for candidates with the right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Health & Welfare Design and Administration

Design and evaluate health and welfare programs to align with IJM goals and objectives .

Manage day-to-day operations of U.S. employee and expatriate benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, leaves of absence, disability).

Serve as subject matter expert for benefits and primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

Collaborate with vendors and brokers to negotiate contracts and monitor service quality.

Ensure integrity of employee and program data in Workday and related systems.

Lead education and training associated with health and welfare program execution.

Regulatory and Compliance

Ensure benefits programs meet federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).

Partner cross- functionally to maintain accurate plan documents and required notifications.

Lead or participate in audits to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

Serve as primary point of contact for brokers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Communication and Training

Develop and deliver benefits training for new hires, open enrollment, and plan changes.

Maintain internal information sites to ensure policies and program details remain current.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in human resources management or related field.

57 years experience in employee benefits design and administration.

Benefit plan audit experience and experience partnering with regulatory agencies.

CEBS designation is desirable .

Technical Competencies

Proficient with Workday HCM and MS Office Suite.

Strong data analysis and research skills .

Working knowledge of SharePoint.

Critical Qualities:

Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and lead projects.

Strong time management and problem-solving skills .

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document .

What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days

12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, were committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is Gods work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.