HR Benefits & Leave Specialist I

Consumer Direct Care Network

HR Benefits & Leave Specialist administering leave, accommodations, and benefits operations. Supporting employees and compliance processes for a nationwide home-care services provider.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeMontana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in benefits and leave administration, including FMLA and state leave programs, while effectively managing documentation and employee inquiries. Proficient in using HRIS platforms like Workday to track leave balances and ensure compliance.

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Benefits Administration ExperienceFMLA KnowledgeHRIS Platforms (Workday)Organizational SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Leave ManagementDisability Paperwork ProcessingLeave Documentation MaintenanceBenefits Claims ResolutionKPI Metrics PreparationSOP DevelopmentData CompilationQuality ChecksReportingLeave Eligibility Tracking

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdaySharePoint

Industry Keywords

FMLAPFMLPWFAMilitary LeaveLOAADA AccommodationsACA ComplianceEmployee BenefitsOpen EnrollmentSTD/LTD

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage standard leave requests including FMLA, PFML, PWFA, Military Leave, and personal LOAs
Process disability paperwork (STD/LTD) and maintain accurate leave documentation
Respond to state PFML correspondence including WA application and approval letters
Track leave balances and ensure accurate reporting in Workday and vendor systems
Answer employee questions regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and timelines
Support ADA accommodation requests by gathering documentation and facilitating the interactive process under guidance
Resolve routine employee benefits claim issues and plan questions
Support open enrollment execution including audits, employee support, and vendor files
Perform quality checks on benefits eligibility data
Resolve escalated employee benefits claims and eligibility issues
Provide reports for billing and allocation as assigned
Support ACA data compilation and validation
Assist with KPI metrics preparation
Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation
Maintain assigned SharePoint documentation and case files
Maintain organized case documentation and shared folders
Meet established turnaround times for leave cases and employee responses
Escalate only complex or unresolved issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years benefits or leave administration experience
Working knowledge of FMLA and state leave programs
Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbal and written
Employees must provide their own reliable internet if working a remote/hybrid position
Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours, if needed, to meet the job requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
No visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions provided