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.

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.