Leave & Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Red Wing, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a Leave & Benefits Specialist to join our Total Rewards this role youll provide hands-on support for employee leave programs wellbeing initiatives and general benefits administration. Youll ensure data accuracy process consistency and a great employee experience by managing requests interpreting policies and partnering with team members across HR and the business.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on details enjoys problem-solving and values making an impact through exceptional service and operational excellence.
This role is a hyflex work arrangement approximately 1-day onsite per week in our Red Wing MN headquarters office with remote work eligibility the remainder of the week.
What Youll Do:
Leave Administration
- Manage employee leave requests approvals and updates in the leave management system.
- Respond to employee and manager questions about leave policies forms and documentation.
- Monitor leave reports and follow up on missing or incomplete paperwork.
- Coordinate workplace injury reporting and communication between employees managers medical providers and insurance carriers.
- Review and process updates in UKG to ensure accurate pay and status changes for employees on leave.
Wellbeing Program Administration
- Support the wellbeing platform by maintaining system updates approving content and coordinating promotional activities.
- Post wellbeing events and webinars in company calendars and communications.
- Audit wellbeing data including eligibility for medical premium discounts.
Benefits Administration
- Respond to basic benefits questions and support employee communication during open enrollment.
- Participate in system testing and continuous improvement efforts for benefit programs.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates degree combined with at least 1-3 years relevant experience or a Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with leave administration HR operations or benefits administration.
- Ability to obtain facts that ensure that claims information is complete and accurate.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Highly energized learner.
- Detail oriented analytical highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service and enhancing the overall employee experience.
- Familiarity with HRIS and leave management systems (UKG AbsenceSoft or similar systems).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office environment and extensive computer work required.
Additional Information :
Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact or call .
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.
Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
About Company
Required information for application submission:Submit a complete, up to date resume or enter all previous and current work experience in the application.Initial correspondence will be via email. Please check your email frequently for updates on your application and potential intervie ... View more
