Benefits & Leave Specialist

Benefits & Leave Specialist

Location: Remote EST Time Zone (United States)

Employment Type: 6 Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

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.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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