Benefits Specialist

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions.

Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company's leave programs and Health & Welfare benefits. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees navigating FMLA, state leave, disability, and workers' compensation, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant case management. The Benefits Specialist also supports Open Enrollment, benefits eligibility processing, and employee inquiries related to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.

This position reports to the Benefits Manager and plays a critical operational role in delivering a seamless benefits experience.

• Administer all leave programs, including FMLA, state-mandated leave (e.g., NJFLA, NYPFL, CFRA), parental leave, medical leave, and personal leave.
• Review and process leave requests, determine eligibility, and issue required notices in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees, managers, and third‑party leave administrators (if applicable).
• Track leave balances, coordinate with Payroll for accurate pay processing, and maintain leave records in HRIS.
• Monitor return‑to‑work dates and coordinate accommodations with HR and management as needed.

• Assist with the administration of workers' compensation claims, including initial reporting, documentation, and coordination with the TPA and risk management.
• Track claim status, communicate with injured employees, and support return‑to‑work planning.
• Maintains the company’s OSHA 300A & Sharps Log.

• Process new hire enrollments, life events (e.g., marriage, birth, divorce), and terminations in the HRIS and with benefit carriers.
• Audit eligibility files and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and HSA plans via phone, email, and in-person.
• Escalate complex or sensitive cases to the Senior Benefits Specialist.
• Participate in H&W projects related to people, process and/or technology.

• Assist with the execution of annual Open Enrollment, including data preparation, employee communication, and enrollment processing.
• Coordinate benefits orientations for new hires and conduct one‑on‑one benefits counseling sessions as needed.
• Maintain the benefits intranet page and ensure materials are current and accessible.

• Ensure all leave and benefits administration activities comply with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws.
• Maintain confidential employee files and documentation in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of required notices, SPDs, and compliance reporting.

• Serve as a liaison with leave administrators, disability carriers, and H&W vendors for routine inquiries and issue resolution.
• Participate in vendor calls and training sessions as needed.

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the Adva Med Code, Med Tech Code, and all other company policies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.
• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees,…