Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) seeks a highly engaged, organized, creative problem solver, and service-oriented benefit and leave administrator with strong listening and communication skills. The ideal candidates are energized by providing responsive service while managing competing priorities, meeting timelines, working independently, and working collaboratively with internal and external partners in service of the Agency's mission.
This position serves as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert providing guidance on sensitive and complex job-protected leaves and reasonable accommodations matters. This involves gaining a thorough understanding of employee needs and effectively applying strong knowledge of HR laws, rules, policies, CBA provisions, processes, and best practices. This role also serves as the lead for the Whole Health Committee and independently manages all aspects of benefits for union and non-union employees including benefit enrollments, qualifying events, open enrollment, benefit records management, benefit billing/reconciliation, and benefits compliance/reporting, etc. This role also manages all aspects of work-related injuries and return-to-work.
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will collaborate with others to provide proactive and responsive services, systems, and practices that support employee wellness, engagement, development, and retention. The benefit and leave administrator uses an adaptive approach to provide operational and functional consultation regarding policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, collective bargaining agreements, leave administration, benefits administration, performance management, and professional development.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington's K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit
This job reports to Executive Director, Human Resources
Open until filled, complete application by best consideration date of Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday , September 29, 2025.
Essential Functions Administers leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA, WA PFML, ADA, Workers' Compensation, return-to-work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring responsive service, accuracy, and compliance with payroll timelines, PSESD policies/procedures, and state regulations. Administers state sponsored benefits programs (e.g., benefit enrollment, changes, billing/reconciliation, employee education, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring responsive service, accuracy, and compliance with payroll timelines, PSESD policies/procedures, and state regulations. Conducts meetings, workshops, and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g., employee orientation, staff development, telecommuting training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Agency, state, and/or federal requirements. Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency's End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity. Manages, monitors, and analyzes data for the purpose of supporting data-driven decisions and recommendations for business operations in support of Agency End and program objectives. Oversees and monitors variety of systems (e.g., HRIS, benefit vendor systems, shared work program, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements. Partners with Agency Leadership to identify, develop, and implement new or revised program initiatives for the purpose of aligning human resources services in support of program and Agency goals. Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and presentations (e.g., state-wide personnel report - S275, employment agreements, payroll reports, letters, Board reports, demographics, new employee orientation, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying and disseminating information to appropriate parties. Recommends, develops, and/or presents written procedures, actions, or materials for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness, providing information and written reference, documenting procedures and processes, and meeting goals and objectives. Researches a wide variety of topics (e.g., recruiting avenues, pending or new legislation, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring best practice and compliance with mandated requirements, securing information for planning, and/or providing accurate information. Responds to a variety of inquiries from staff, district personnel, and other external customers for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, facilitating communication, and providing direction and clarification. Other Functions Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Requirements:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT : Advises and assists staff with human resources policies and procedures and partners with those whom we are in a transformational relationship with to support program and organizational effectiveness to reach the Agency's end and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization.
PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION : Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
POLICY, PROCEDURAL, AND LEGAL NAVIGATION AND ANALYSIS : Understands and applies knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, and governmental statutes and regulations. Analyzes new practices and laws for potential impact to the Agency and its programs and services
