Benefits & Leave of Absence Coordinator (Temporary)

Benefits and Leave of Absence Coordinator (Temporary) Support the administration of employee benefit plans and leave of absence programs. Serves as an email point of contact for general benefits and leave of absence inquiries. Monitors and actions daily new benefit enrollments, life event documents and enrollment requests. Collaborates with both internal and external partners to process new and existing leave of absences in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and organizational policies. Work Type : Onsite (Temporary Position) Shift Timings : Monday - Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm Benefits Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date Health care eligibility – including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine Wellness program Employee discounts Short and long–term disability insurance Life and AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan Direct deposit Tuition reimbursement program Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Responsibilities Provide administrative support with leave of absence programs (e.g., FMLA, ADA accommodations in partnership with HR, state paid family/medical leave, parental leave, personal and medical leaves) from intake through return‑to‑work. Coordinate disability claims with third‑party administrators (TPAs), ensuring timely responses to internal / external partners. Update employee timesheets each pay period with the correct payroll coding for all approved leave policies. Provide employee education and guidance regarding benefits and leave options, eligibility, required documentation, timelines, and pay impacts. Maintain accurate records in HRIS/leave management systems; ensure data integrity, auditing, and document retention consistent with policy. Coordinate with Payroll on pay codes, benefit premiums, and deductions. Manage benefits enrollment changes triggered by qualifying life events; ensure correct effective dates and vendor updates. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, state leave laws) and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Daily monitoring of life event notifications in HRIS system. Review and approval of life event documents and requests in HRIS system. Handle general benefits and leave emails from internal/external stakeholders. Support the benefits team during annual open enrollment with administrative tasks and projects as needed. Support the benefits team with other ad‑hoc administrative tasks as needed. Support monthly audit and reconciliations. Knowledge / Education High school diploma. 1+ years of office administration experience preferably in HR, benefits and/or leave of absences. Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA. Familiarity with employee benefits plan administration. Experience using an HRIS system (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar). Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive/confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑service mindset. Preferred Qualifications Some college or college degree. Minimum 2 years of benefits and/or leave administration experience. Experience with global or multi‑state workforce. Experience using Dayforce. Skills and Abilities Employee‑centered service: communicates empathetically and clearly while setting expectations. Computer literacy: proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, cloud‑based collaboration tools, internet research, and basic troubleshooting. Process and data management: maintains organized documentation. Problem solving: investigates issues, identifies root causes, and proposes practical solutions. Collaboration: partners effectively with HR, Payroll, managers, and vendors to resolve cases. Time management: balances daily work, deadlines, and cyclical activities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Any background check conducted will be evaluated through an individualized assessment, taking into account the job's specific requirements and the candidate's circumstances. Employment at Epiroc is at‑will , which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. Epiroc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC