Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Benefits and Leave Specialist oversees end-to-end benefits and leave administration for a growing, multi-state organization, serving as a subject matter expert for employee benefits, leave compliance, and HRIS system management
Responsibilities
- Administer all company benefits and leave programs including enrollment, claims support, compliance reporting, and system maintenance
- Manage full leave of absence lifecycle across federal, state, and employer-provided leave programs
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with employees, managers, and payroll regarding leave status and return-to-work timelines
- Partner with benefit vendors to ensure accurate data flow between HRIS and vendor platforms and conduct regular audits for data integrity
- Develop and deliver benefits education sessions for new hires, open enrollment, and refresher trainings
- Provide employee support related to self-funded medical plans, coverage questions, and claims resolution
- Build and optimize HRIS workflows to improve automation, efficiency, and employee experience
- Support benefits and leave integration activities related to acquisitions or organizational growth
- Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance in all benefits and leave activities
Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ years of experience in benefits and/or leave administration
- Experience supporting a large, multi-state employee population preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Advanced knowledge of HRIS platforms with ADP experience strongly preferred
Salary
$70,000-75,000