Benefits & Leave Specialist

Benefits & Leave Specialist

An opportunity is available for a Benefits and Leave Specialist to support day-to-day global leave of absence and benefits administration. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure compliant and timely case resolution. The work allocation is approximately 70% benefits administration and 30% leave administration, with a focus on both US and non-US programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee leave and benefits inquiries, managing the triage of the shared inbox.
• Administer end-to-end global leave policies and manage US and non-US leave programs, including FMLA.
• Process leave events and manage employee data within HRIS systems, specifically Workday.
• Conduct audits to identify discrepancies and maintain confidential employee and plan documentation in compliance with HIPAA and GDPR standards.
• Partner with HR Partners and Legal teams on benefits and leave-related matters.
• Handle employee phone calls to review and resolve concerns.
• Follow documented processes and policies for all administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in benefits and leave of absence administration.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience using HRIS systems, specifically Workday, for leave processing and data management. Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for manual audits and tracking.

Expertise: Solid understanding of US and Global benefits administration and regulatory frameworks such as LOA, FMLA, USERRA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and GDPR. Proven experience managing end-to-end leave programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UK and Montreal leave and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with Spero or similar leave tracking automation systems.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated pay range for this position is $35.00/hr to $45.00/hr. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. A benefits package is available to eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.