Benefits Specialist

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We  believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Who You’ll Work With

Arista is a fast growing technology company that continues to ignite new innovations in the software driven cloud networking space. Our HR ambition reflects the same goals. This role will help manage, administer, and develop our employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability coverage, leave policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while also researching and recommending competitive benefit packages to attract and retain talent. Scope of the role covers US, Canada and Mexico. This role is remote.

What You’ll Do

• Benefit plans: overseeing the day-to-day operations of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, terminations, and claims processing. Scope of the role covers US, Canada and Mexico.
• Open enrollment: managing the annual open enrollment process, working with our broker, providers and systems team including responsibility for employee communications, plan documentation and presentations.
• Auditing and compliance: partnering with our broker, providers and payroll teams to ensure monthly reconciliations and quality controls are in place. Ensure we are compliant with the latest federal and state regulations (including ERISA, 401k, Cobra, HIPAA, FMLA) and manage all Benefits reporting requirements (e.g. ACA, SF HCSO).
• Effective communication: Prepare and manage effective communications with employees and upper management through presentations, written communications, and online platforms, whilst also acting as the primary contact for employees.
• Leaves of absence: develop and provide oversight of our leaves policies (globally)and workers compensation, ensuring compliance and the proper processes and documentation is in place for effective administration. Manage US LOA cases.
• Vendor management: develop strong relationships with our broker and providers to monitor kPI's, resolve issues and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Reporting and analytics: an experienced, commercially-savvy benefits professional to prepare reports and conduct analytics on utilization data and benefit cost projections (particularly our medical plans) to help us balance manage cost control and optimize the benefit plans.
• Additional special projects as needed.
   

• Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years in US benefits.
• Understanding of US employment laws and regulations related to employee benefits and leaves of absence.
• Expertise in health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefit programs.
• Analytical and commercially savvy, strong attention to detail and driving quality controls.
• Excited by new challenges and handling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of Workday is preferable but not essential.

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Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.