Senior Specialist Leaves & Disability

Senior Specialist, Benefits, Leaves & Disability

Entegris is growing and is seeking a Senior Specialist, Benefits, Leave & Disability to play a key role in delivering a high‑quality employee experience across benefits and leave programs. This position may be hybrid based in Billerica, MA or remote within the U.S.

This role supports the administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs – including medical, dental, vision, life, spending accounts, voluntary benefits, and the 401(k) plan – while managing end‑to‑end leave of absence processes across designated U.S. locations. Serving as a primary point of contact for employees, managers, and HR Business Partners, the role provides guidance on benefit programs and leave policies, resolves inquiries, and ensures seamless program administration.

• Respond to employee and HR inquiries on benefit plans, enrollments, status changes, and 401(k) activity.
• Support annual open enrollment, including employee assistance and vendor coordination.
• Partner with vendors to resolve issues and identify trends.
• Support compliance activities, including ACA testing and 1095‑C administration.
• Assist with required filings and documentation for health and welfare plans.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for leave programs and administration lifecycle.
• Administer and track leave claims; communicate approvals, denials, and return‑to‑work status.
• Guide employees and managers on leave processes and requirements.
• Partner with third‑party vendor to resolve issues and ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR to ensure accurate pay, benefits continuation, and deductions.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Strong knowledge of benefits, leave of absence, disability programs, and applicable laws.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and collaborate across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• CEBS, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification (preferred).
• 5+ years of benefits and leave administration experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of FMLA, disability, and state leave programs.
• Experience working with diverse employee populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with AI‑powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance data analysis, reporting, and process efficiency.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Generous 401(k) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• A values‑driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Compensation: $90,000‑$120,000, based upon candidate experience/skillset.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.