Leave Specialist

Benefits Administrator

Supports the administration of corporate benefit plans and policies and oversees Company leave programs.

• Performs data entry of employee and benefits information for new hires, rehires, status changes, and terminations.

• Serves as a point of contact for individuals with questions regarding Company benefit programs, including leave of absence options.

• Coordinates auditing, testing, and implementation for new payroll or benefits related projects.

• Assists with reconciliation and balancing on billings for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

• Ensures COBRA is administered appropriately.

• Creates and runs reports for auditing purposes and leave analytics.

• Provides support by researching and resolving benefits related issues and recommends solutions or changes as needed.

• Researches, complies, and tracks reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.

• Acts as a super user for leave administration software and serves as the liaison for third party vendor.

• Monitors State and Federal laws governing FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and any other regulated leaves.

• Analyzes documentation received from medical professionals in order to approve leave or accommodation requests.

• Confers with various departments regarding employees' leave statuses and return from leave projections.

• Supports open enrollment processes as needed.

• Assists with payroll duties as needed.

• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.

• Receives and carries out instructions.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates effective leadership.

• Solves problems and makes decisions independently and proactively.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.