US Benefits Specialist

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee transactions related to benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, terminations, and open enrollment
• Support U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, disability, paid leave, PTO, and return-to-work processes
• Serve as a key contact for employee, manager, vendor, and third-party administrator inquiries
• Maintain accurate benefits, HRIS, payroll, retirement, and leave records
• Perform audits, reconciliations, data validation, and reporting to ensure data accuracy
• Support ACA reporting, retirement plan audits, and non-discrimination testing
• Assist with compensation activities such as market pricing, salary recommendations, job evaluations, and FLSA review
• Create employee communications, training materials, and process documentation
• Contribute to process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives

About you

• 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in benefits, leave, retirement, and/or compensation
• Hands-on experience administering U.S. leave programs, particularly FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employee benefits and HR processes
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Experience handling confidential employee information and PHI
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail