Benefits & Leave Specialist

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Benefits & Leave Specialist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Benefits & Leave Specialist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Benefits & Leave Specialist youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Serves as a primary resource for team member benefits and leave inquiries providing education and support across health retirement voluntary benefits and leave programs.
• Administers benefit enrollments eligibility life events Open Enrollment FMLA ADA accommodations personal leave and state leave programs.
• Manages leave documentation eligibility deadlines accommodations and return-to-work activities.
• Reconciles benefit billing payroll deductions enrollment eligibility and vendor data resolving discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.
• Uses Workday vendor systems and Excel to maintain records analyze data support reporting and identify process improvements.
• Supports ACA COBRA ERISA FMLA ADA audits reporting communications and other compliance requirements.
• Partners with Payroll Finance HRIS People Partners Legal leaders and vendors to resolve issues and support benefit and leave programs.
• Maintains confidentiality supports Elara Caring policies and priorities and performs other duties as assigned.

What is Required

• Requires reading writing and math skills normally obtained from a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or coursework in Human Resources Business Administration Healthcare Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) year of experience in Human Resources Benefits Administration Leave Administration Employee Services Customer Service healthcare administration or a related field.
• Experience navigating HRIS case management and benefit vendor systems.
• Experience providing customer service in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Experience utilizing HRIS CRM or case management systems preferred.

You will report to the Senior Manager Leave & Benefits

The base salary for this position is$56000-$80000 and is based on the companys good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education experience skills and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.