Leaves & Benefits Analyst

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Durham, North Carolina time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
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At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
*** Who we’re looking for:
*** Wolfspeed’s Human Resources business unit is seeking a Leaves & Benefits Analyst to participate and lead the development and implementation of benefit solutions for Wolfspeed.  This position is the primary point of contact for employees navigating leaves of absence.  We are looking for someone with experience managing a variety of leave requests, including personal, family, medical, and military leave, ensuring every step complies with federal, state, and local regulations.

This position will also provide essential support for our benefits team, assisting with projects like open enrollment, benefits audits, and wellness programs.
*** The Day-to-Day:
**** Manage every type of leave from FMLA and parental leave to short-term disability, ensuring our employees feel supported every step of the way
* Be a trusted guide, serving as the main point of contact for employees and managers, answering their questions about leave policies, paperwork, and timelines with clarity and empathy
* Meticulously track each leave case, ensuring all records are accurate and that communication is proactive and timely
* Partner with payroll to make sure employees are paid correctly while they're on leave
* Monitor federal, state, and local laws to ensure our processes are always compliant and up-to-date
* Analyze data focused on leave requests to help us identify opportunities to improve our policies and better support our employees
* Collaborate with employees, managers, and our insurance partners to manage work restrictions and create a seamless transition back to the workplace
* Provide support for our benefits programs, from answering employee questions about their plans to helping with wellness initiatives and plan audits
* Assist with crucial projects like our annual open enrollment, helping to communicate changes and coordinate with our benefits vendors.
* Serve as a backup resource during peak workload periods or team absences
* Strong data auditing, analysis and reporting capabilities with excellent attention to detail
* Provide exceptional service to colleagues and clients
*** This Job is Right for You if You Have:
**** Bachelor’s degree in related field
* 2+years of US experience managing multi-state leaves of absence and accommodations; benefits experience preferred
* In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and state-specific leave laws
* Clear and empathetic communication style with the ability to simplify complex processes and provide excellent support to employees and managers
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
* Demonstrated ability to present to and interact with all levels of employees, managers, and executives

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
* We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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