Manage the leave of absence process in compliance with all policies and laws, coordinating with employees, supervisors, Human Resource Leaders (HRLs), and vendors
Continuously improve leave processes to enhance the employee experience and business needs, while monitoring time sheets and processing pay differentials
Daily administration of full employee benefit experience, including health and welfare insurance plans, 401(k), leave, and wellness initiatives
Maintain benefit resources, process changes, and employee communications to ensure accurate processing and a seamless employee experience
Drive process and program improvements by identifying efficiencies and fostering a team-based approach to managing workloads
Provide backup support as needed and collaborate with benefits colleagues
Implement communication strategies that help employees and new hires understand, access, and maximize their benefits
Prepare and analyze benefit data and trends for internal reporting and planning
Handle ad-hoc requests and assist with various short- and long-term projects as needed
Requirements
3+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration
Solid understanding of employee programs such as self-insured medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401K
Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance, including ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Workers’ Compensation
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Entrepreneurial drive to continuously improve processes and outcomes
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail
Proficient and comfortable working in HR systems and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Adept at learning new systems or technology
Collaborative team player with ability to build relationships across functions
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach
Standout: Experience working in UKG
Standout: SHRM or PHR certifications
Standout: CEBS
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
benefits administrationleave administrationemployee programsmulti-state benefits complianceanalytical skillscritical thinkingprocess improvementdata analysisHR systems proficiencyMicrosoft Suite
Soft skills
communication skillsattention to detailcollaborationrelationship buildingentrepreneurial driveability to manage multiple prioritiesteam playeradaptabilityproblem-solvinginitiative