Leave Specialist

Job Title: Benefits and Leave Specialist

Pay: $55, per year

The Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for administering employee benefit programs and managing all aspects of employee leave of absence processes. This role ensures accurate benefits enrollment, compliance with applicable laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.), and provides excellent employee support related to benefits and leave questions. The specialist serves as a key point of contact for employees, managers, and external vendors.

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Manage new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment processes.
• Conduct benefits orientations and create educational materials to help employees understand available programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan provisions.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS systems.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve issues and implement program changes.
• Administer all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, workers’ compensation, and state-specific leave programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and company policies.
• Track leave usage and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, requirements, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate interactive process and reasonable accommodations under ADA.
• Ensure benefits and leave practices comply with applicable laws and regulations (FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.).
• Prepare and assist with required reporting such as ACA filings, census reports, and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve benefits and leave processes and employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, leave management, or HR operations.
• Experience administering FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Paycom, Bamboo
  
  HR, etc.) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of benefits programs and employment laws related to benefits and leave.