Benefits & Leave Specialist II
Benefits & Leave Specialist II
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Job Description
The Benefits & Leave Specialist will play a key role in administering employee benefits programs and leaves of absence and accommodations. This position will own the end-to-end leave of absence experience including communications & required documentation payment and benefit coordination and compliance with federal state and local statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of interpersonal and analytical skills along with in-depth knowledge of leave laws industry practices and emerging trends.
What youll get to do:
Benefits Responsibilities
- Act as first point-ofcontact for employee benefit related questions and inquiries. Responsible for day-to-day administration of benefit programs such as medical dental vision life disability and 401(k).
- Ensure accuracy between our vendors invoicing benefits administration system and HRIS. Prepare reconciliations for Accounts Payable and follow up with vendors to resolve any discrepancies.
- Support the annual Open Enrollment process including education sessions system configuration updates and responding to employees questions and troubleshooting issues.
Leave of Absence Responsibilities
- Manage administration of LOA ADA and time-off programs and policies including parental leave medical or disability leave military leave or unpaid leave.
- Analyze leave requests and determine employee eligibility and certification for approval or denial. Collaborate with People & Culture Business Partners & Generalists Legal & employees direct manager for escalated and/or complex leave and ADA cases based on relevant information.
- Assist in the development of alternative work arrangements or coordination of coverage with People & Culture Business Partners & Generalists & manager.
- Ensure all medical information is maintained in accordance with HIPAA regulations and privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed.
- Maintain appropriate contact with all employees on leave and their leaders to coordinate all aspects of return-to-work for employees on leave.
- Conduct audits to ensure plans are working in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Manage Sick Time according to state-specific laws and communicate any changes / updates to the Leadership People & Culture and Payroll teams.
- Partner with third party vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure service levels are being met and processes followed.
Qualifications :
Who you are:
- Bachelors degree in human resources or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- 3 years of experience in benefits administration and leave of absence management.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of federal state and local employment laws particularly FMLA ADA workers compensation laws regulations and best practices.
- Ability to exercise discretion judgment tact and poise in handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Detail oriented with the ability to collect and analyze information problem solve with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Advanced Excel user and proficiency in using the Microsoft suite of products such as PowerPoint and OneDrive.
- Organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced & performance-oriented environment.
- Customer service oriented with a commitment to providing timely and exceptional support to employees.
Additional Information :
Our investment in you:
At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The hourly range for this role is $33.50/hr - $43.25/hr.
Vuori is proud to be 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
