Benefits & Leave Analyst

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics headquartered in Belleville Michigan is a leading global provider of expedited time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary digital PEAK freight marketplace which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascents offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload less-than-truckload global forwarding brokerage and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascents culture is a strong commitment to excellence driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. Were equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and play hard by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We play smart by delivering on our commitments in an honest fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets so we play together by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What Youll Do

The Benefits & Leave Analyst administers Ascents employee benefit programs and leave processes maintains accurate benefits and leave data coordinates with internal and external partners and prepares billing and reporting. The position is responsible for accurate timely and compliant administration across the employee lifecycle with primary accountability for benefits leave reporting reconciliations audits vendor coordination and HRIS data integrity.

Serves as a subject-matter resource and primary point of contact for benefits leave administration disability coordination and related employee questions. The analyst partners with employees managers payroll vendors and the Human Capital team to resolve issues and improve employee experience.

Benefit Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical dental vision life 401(k) HSA FSA EAP and other voluntary benefits.
• Process benefit elections life events status changes terminations evidence-of-insurability items and related HRIS transactions
• Coordinate with carriers brokers third-party administrators and payroll to resolve enrollment eligibility billing and deduction issues.
• Support annual open enrollment activities benefit communication materials employee education carrier issue resolution and ongoing process improvements that enhance service compliance and operational efficiency.

Leave Administration

• Manage leave of absence administration for assigned employee groups including FMLA STD ADA personal leave and other company or state-mandated leave programs.

• Track leave cases eligibility required notices certifications deadlines extensions intermittent leave usage and return-to-work requirements.
• Coordinate leave cases with employees managers payroll and third-party administrators to ensure proper documentation timely communication and accurate pay treatment.

• Maintain confidential case documentation and escalate complex or high-risk matters through the appropriate Human Capital or legal process.

Reporting audits and process improvement

• Prepare reports on benefits eligibility enrollment plan participation leave activity disability status benefit costs payroll deductions and related workforce metrics.
• Review benefit invoices eligibility files deduction files and vendor reports for accuracy and timely resolution.
• Provide administrative instructional and HRIS support across Ascent business units.
• Perform other department and company-related duties and special projects as assigned.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Analytics or a related discipline preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration leave administration HRIS data administration payroll coordination HR reporting or a related specialty
• Working knowledge of employee benefit plans eligibility and enrollment rules FMLA Short-Term Disability ADA accommodation processes Paid Parental Leave and related federal and state requirements
• Experience with data audits eligibility reconciliations vendor reviews and benefit or leave-related process improvements preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential employee information sensitive leave cases multiple deadlines and detailed administrative processes

Ascents Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health Dental Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime Differential & Bonus Pay