Benefits & Leave Specialist

Benefits and Leave Specialist
Envision Benefits Group LLC

Location: Cheektowaga NY (in office)

Schedule: Full-time hourly

Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Envision Benefits Group is hiring a Benefits and Leave Specialist to support two of our core client services. Youll manage leave of absence cases for the employees of our leave administration clients guiding each case from the first request through the employees return to work. Youll also handle the day-to-day administration for our small group benefits clients including renewals enrollments carrier paperwork commission reconciliation and invoice audits. This administrative role suits someone organized and detail-focused who likes being the go-to person for employees clients and carriers.

Envision Benefits Group is an independent women-owned HR consulting and employee benefits firm in the Buffalo area. Were a small team and your work matters here every day.

What Youll Do

Leave of Absence Administration

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee leave requests (FMLA NYS Paid Family Leave NYS Disability)
• Send leave packets and notices and confirm eligibility
• Collect medical certifications and submit claims to carriers
• Track each case from the first request through the employees return to work

Benefits Administration

• Assemble and email renewal packets then follow up for plan elections
• Complete carrier paperwork and build client groups in benefits platforms
• Process enrollments changes and terminations
• Answer employee questions about ID cards claims and coverage
• Reconcile carrier commission statements
• Audit monthly carrier invoices and resolve billing errors

What Were Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience in HR group benefits insurance payroll or an administrative role handling confidential employee information
• Associates degree in business or bachelors degree in HR preferred
• Leave or benefits administration experience is a plus but not required (well train you)
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 including Excel
• Quick to learn web-based platforms and carrier portals
• Discreet with medical and personal information
• The kind of person who notices when a number doesnt match and fixes it

Compensation and Benefits

• $25.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience
• Medical insurance with single coverage fully paid by Envision Benefits Group
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid life insurance
• Other ancillary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match

Envision Benefits Group is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process contact us at