Benefits and Leave Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination, and support of employee benefit and leave of absence programs while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional employee service. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers regarding benefits, leave administration, and HRIS processes. The Benefits and Leave Specialist will support the organization’s

health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave programs while driving process improvements and maintaining data integrity within Dayforce and other HR systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life

insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

 Coordinate and process employee benefit enrollments, changes,

terminations, and qualifying life events.

 Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, short-term

disability, long-term disability, workers’ compensation, paid parental leave,

and other applicable leave programs.

 Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding

benefits and leave inquiries, providing guidance and resolving issues in a

timely and professional manner.

 Coordinate leave documentation, approvals, tracking, return-to-work

processes, and ongoing employee communication.

 Partner with managers, HR, Payroll, and third-party administrators to ensure

proper administration of leave and benefits programs.

 Maintain accurate benefits and leave records and ensure data integrity within

Dayforce and other HRIS systems.

 Audit benefit deductions, leave records, eligibility files, carrier invoices, and

payroll-related benefits data for accuracy.

 Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions and

leave-related pay transactions.

 Coordinate annual open enrollment activities including employee

communications, system testing, and employee education.

 Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to

benefits and leave administration including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA,

FMLA, ADA, and applicable wage and hour laws.

 Prepare and support required reporting, audits, and filings related to

employee benefits and leave programs.

 Develop and maintain benefits and leave-related reports, dashboards, and

employee communications.

 Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system

optimization.

 Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive documentation.

 Support HRIS administration related to Benefits, including benefit

configuration and maintenance, workflows, system updates, reporting,

troubleshooting, audits, and ensuring data integrity across benefit and

employee records.

 Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

 High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human

Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

 Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM, PHR, or related

certification preferred.

 Minimum of 5–6 years of experience in employee benefits and leave

administration.

 Previous experience with Dayforce (Ceridian) preferred; strong HRIS

experience required.

 Working knowledge of employee benefits and leave regulations including

ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation

administration.

 Experience managing leave cases, benefits enrollments, reconciliations, and

vendor coordination.

 Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

 Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage

multiple priorities and deadlines.

 Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.