Benefits Analyst Leave Administration

Position SummaryThe Benefits Leave & Compliance Analyst is responsible for the administration auditing and continuous improvement of employee benefits leave of absence programs and HR compliance processes. This role serves as a key resource for employees vendors and HR partners by ensuring accurate benefits administration regulatory compliance and a positive employee experience while supporting organizational growth and operational efficiency. Key ResponsibilitiesBenefits AdministrationAdminister U.S. and Canadian health and welfare benefit programs including medical dental vision life disability wellness FSA/HSA and retirement employee enrollments qualifying life events terminations. Monitor benefits questions in HR ticketing system and resolve with annual open enrollment benefit eligibility deductions and carrier files to ensure with benefits vendors to resolve eligibility claims and enrollment employee education through benefits communications presentations and training materials. Leave AdministrationCoordinate administration of FMLA ADA accommodations parental leave short-term disability long-term disability state leave programs and company leaves of as liaison between employees managers and third-party leave leave cases for compliance with federal state and company leave utilization and ensure timely communications and documentation. Coordinate and monitor benefit payments while employees on & AuditingConduct periodic audits of benefit plans payroll deductions leave programs and HR in the annual 401(k) audit and conduct necessary audits to ensure plan periodic employment audits - exempt/non-exempt and FT/PT to ensure accurate compliance activities related to ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA FMLA Section 125 plans and applicable state leave with preparation of regulatory filings notices and plan compliance risks and recommend corrective accurate records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Reporting & AnalyticsGenerate recurring and ad hoc reports related to benefits leave compliance and workforce program utilization costs and operational recommendations to improve processes employee experience and cost due diligence and integrations for acquisitions as needed. QualificationsRequiredBachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.3-5 years of experience in benefits administration leave administration HR compliance or related HR knowledge of ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA FMLA ADA and applicable state leave analytical auditing and problem-solving proficiency in Excel and HRIS organizational and communication skills. PreferredCEBS SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or comparable supporting multi-state employee with benefits vendors leave management systems and acquisitions/ Measures99% benefits and leave transaction accuracy.100% completion of required compliance filings and resolution of employee inquiries within established service completion of annual audits with minimal improvements in process efficiency compliance and employee experience.