Benefits Specialist
Benefits Specialist
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Job Description
This position is responsible for working side by side with our benefits team and will be primarily handling leave of absences. The Benefits Specialist will also assist the team with any other benefit related tasks as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Responsible for handling all aspects of ourleave of absences including FMLA USERRA and additional company leave types.
- Meeting with Team Member to go over the leave process and provide all necessary documentation
- Ability to work independently to assess and approve/deny such requests
- Communicate effectively with the team member and leadership on status of the leave request.
- Handle all aspects of the leave up until final resolution which would include approving or denying the leave in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in FMLA USERRA ADA and workers compensation.
- Processes and administers all leave of absence requests and disability paperwork.
- Assisting with the administration of various benefit programs such as group insurance medical and dental accident and disability and health maintenance programs.
- Preparing and maintaining team member benefit files assuring accuracy compliance and confidentially.
- Organizing and taking part in meetings designed to help team members obtain information and understand company benefits and leave types.
- Staying up to date with relevant federal state and local regulations related to benefits administration.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for team members inquires and respond back promptly and effectively.
- Will conduct quarterly audits and summaries regarding this role.
- Recognizing the need to remain flexible and display a strong sense of urgency.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Must Have Qualifications:
- Very High sense of urgency
- Must be empathetic to others
- Proficient in Word Excel HRIS and/or another applicable database program
- Strong ability to communicate with a high level of service to all team members face to face over the phone and in written communication
- Very Strong organizational skills
- Be an innovative thinker with a yes mentality
- Onsite attendance required
Preferred Qualifications:
- HR Degree or HR/Benefit Experience
- Experience with an HRIS system
THE PLACE & THE PERKS
Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans Its all happening on UWMs campus where our awardwinning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
Its no wonder that out of our six pillars People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. Its at the very heart of how we treat each other our clients and our community. Whether its providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career youll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race creed gender age sexual orientation and ethnicity youll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
More reasons youll love working here include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
- Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer hours
- Paid training and career development
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Mortgage discount and area business discounts
- Free membership to our large stateoftheart fitness center including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba various sports leagues and a fullsize basketball court
- Wellness area including an inhouse primarycare physicians office fulltime massage therapist and hair salon
- Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
- Convenience store featuring healthy grabandgo snacks
- Inhouse Starbucks and Dunkin
- Indoor/outdoor caf with WiFi
DISCLAIMER
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
