Benefits Specialist

Job Summary

Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant and accurate data as well as guidance and knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.

• Serve as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Independently troubleshoot associate issues with health‑plan vendors and create and manage the resolutions.
• Manage day‑to‑day vendor relationships.
• Oversee the leave of absence process, including eligibility determination, FMLA qualification, medical certification requests, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave.
• Communicate with employees on leave to facilitate timely return to work and relay communications between employees and managers.
• Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off and short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Process leave and accommodation requests under ADA and other regulations.
• Analyze, report, and compare to industry/company benchmarks; determine trends and prepare cost analyses.
• Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Coordinate delivery of benefits and fund transfers with benefit vendors.
• Provide communication and administrative support for benefit programs to HR Business Partners.
• Participate in the development of employee benefits policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Expertise in working with spreadsheets, databases, and benefits concepts and data.
• Exceptional HRMS knowledge and experience acquiring data within large multi‑system enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting and developing benefits applications and systems.
• Project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and internet research.
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and HR systems to manage, analyze, and maintain benefits and leave‑related data.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday and benefits platforms.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, disability programs, and employee benefits administration.
• Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee information.

• Minimum age of 18 years or older.
• Pass pre‑employment assessments, if applicable.
• Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.
• Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of protected characteristics.
• None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics or imply any limitation, illegal preference, or discrimination based upon non‑job‑related information.