Benefits Leave Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the administration of corporate benefit plans and policies and oversees Company leave programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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.

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

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.