Leave Adminsitrator

Benefits and Leave Management Administrator

• Location:Anacortes, WA, Onsite
• Schedule:Full Time / 40 hours per week
• Salary Range:$81,515 – $122,262 annually

At Island Health, we believe our employees are the foundation of exceptional patient care. We are committed to supporting the well‑being of our workforce through comprehensive benefits programs, compliant leave practices, and a culture grounded in service and respect.

The Benefits and Leave Management Administrator serves as the organization’s subject‑matter expert, ensuring programs are administered with precision, compliance, and a strong employee experience. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in supporting a healthy, engaged workforce while partnering across the Office of Talent Management (OTM), Finance, Payroll, and leadership teams.

• Competitive salary aligned to Grade N39
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Mission‑driven culture supporting patient‑centered care
• Collaborative OTM leadership environment

As the lead administrator for benefits and leave programs, you will independently manage the full lifecycle of administration while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary administrator for employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, and voluntary plans.
• Manage all leave programs such as FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, military leave, and organizational policies.
• Act as the escalation point for complex cases, exercising sound judgment to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA.
• Lead open enrollment planning, audits, system updates, and qualifying life event processing.
• Manage vendor and carrier relationships, resolving issues and coordinating plan changes.
• Partner with HRIS to optimize integrations and improve system functionality.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and prepare reports on utilization, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure aligned benefits and pay practices.

• Advanced knowledge of benefits and leave regulations and administration
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex cases
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential matters
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification required
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in benefits and leave administration, preferably in a highly regulated environment such as healthcare

• Experience supporting or transitioning to a self‑insured benefits model

This role operates in a hospital and office setting with frequent interaction across departments and with external partners. Work is primarily conducted during standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required during open enrollment or peak leave periods.

Work is largely sedentary and involves prolonged computer use, occasional movement throughout hospital departments, and the ability to lift or move materials up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to influence programs that directly impact employee well‑being and organizational effectiveness. If you are a detail‑oriented benefits professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join Island Health and help support the people who care for our community.