Sr Leaves Specialist

• Location 1900 Silver Lake Road, Suite 110,Suite 110,New Brighton, MN, 55112,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Administration, Human Resources
• Employee Type Full Time (>0.75 FTE)

Job Title
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Sr. Benefits & Leaves Specialist

Location: 1900 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton, MN 55112

Working Model: This role is fully onsite for the first 30–60 days, transitioning to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, Life Works, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As the Sr. Benefits & Leaves Specialist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will oversee the strategy, administration, and compliance of the organization’s employee benefits and leave programs. This role ensures that all programs are competitive, cost-effective and aligned with federal, state and specific program regulations. The specialist serves as the primary subject matter expert for benefits, leave of absence, accommodation and related employee support processes.

• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
• Comfortable offices and clinic environment
• Free attendance for internal CEUs

• Facilitate the administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage the full lifecycle of employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, parental leave, Minnesota Paid Leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time, and company-specific programs).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and Minnesota-specific leave requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Oversee annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and plan design recommendations.
• Maintain benefit and leave policies, employee communications, training & educational materials.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility, return-to-work processes, and reasonable accommodations.
• Analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to recommend improvements.
• Conduct audits, reporting, and filings (e.g., 5500s, ACA reporting, year-end 401(k) testing, premium audits).
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across HRIS and vendor systems.
• Provide supervision and day to day support to 1 full-time Employee Leaves & Accommodations Specialist.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 5+years of experience in benefits and leave administration specifically with ICHRA plans highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and state leave laws.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to use basic formulas (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and the ability to format spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience implementing or managing Minnesota Paid Leave (effective 2026).
• Background in multi-state benefits administration a plus.

Compensation:
This is an exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually.

* Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.