Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Benefits & Leave Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this vital role, you will manage employee benefits programs, oversee leave administration, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Your expertise will help foster a positive employee experience by providing accurate information, guiding employees through complex benefit and leave processes, and maintaining the integrity of HR systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to organizational success by ensuring our benefits and leave policies are administered efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with legal standards.
Duties
- Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives using HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM.
- Manage leave processes related to FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), workers' compensation, and other statutory leaves, ensuring timely approvals and documentation.
- Maintain compliance with employment and labor laws by staying current on regulations such as HIPAA, HR legal standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Handle confidential employee information with utmost discretion while supporting HR compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate payroll management related to benefits deductions, leave pay, and other compensation adjustments using payroll systems like ADP or Paylocity.
- Provide clear communication and guidance to employees regarding benefits options, leave policies, and legal rights through various channels including employee orientation sessions.
- Analyze data related to benefits utilization, leave trends, and compliance metrics to support continuous improvement efforts.
Experience
- Proven experience in benefits administration or HR compliance roles within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA regulations, workers' compensation procedures, health insurance plans, and employment law.
- Hands-on experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UltiPro, Lawson, or Oracle HCM; familiarity with HR systems (technically supported) is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to manage payroll systems like ADP or Paylocity effectively in relation to benefits and leave processing.
- Excellent data analysis skills for interpreting complex HR data sets and generating actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex policies clearly to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements including HIPAA compliance for health information management.
- Experience handling confidential information with integrity while supporting HR legal compliance initiatives.
Join us as a Benefits & Leave Specialist if you’re passionate about enhancing employee well-being through meticulous benefits management and compliant leave administration!
Pay: From $103,366.74 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
