Benefits Manager

Join our client, a longstanding leader in public health committed to promoting equity and well-being in Boston. As a Benefits Leave Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with employment laws while supporting employees through leave and accommodation processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organization dedicated to community health and systemic justice.

Compensation:

$38.00/hr

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate leave and accommodation requests, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead leave management for FMLA, parental, and other applicable leaves, including administrative oversight and documentation processing.
• Collaborate with employees to secure accurate medical documentation and assist with return-to-work procedures.
• Facilitate communication regarding reasonable accommodations, maintaining follow-up correspondence.
• Generate reports to analyze leave trends and ensure proper tracking.
• Collect medical premiums for employees on leave or workers' compensation.
• Maintain detailed records of all leave types, tracking hours and liaising with supervisors for compliant leave practices.
• Oversee Paid Parental Leave policies by processing approvals and monitoring usage.
• Handle short-term and long-term disability claims efficiently and accurately.
• Respond to inquiries related to Workers' Compensation and allocate leaves accordingly.
• Administer quarterly sick leave and absence without leave (AWOL) policies, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitor and document all employee leaves and accommodations, ensuring record accuracy and confidentiality.
• Investigate potential leave fraud issues and collaborate with supervisors to resolve concerns.
• Uphold confidentiality of medical records following HIPAA guidelines.
• Review Catastrophic Illness Leave Bank requests and coordinate with payroll on approved sick time.
• Keep thorough records of COVID-19 related medical documentation and leave processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in leave law compliance, including FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation.
• Prior experience with ADP systems is essential.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational abilities complemented by clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven capability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Typically requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.