Benefits & Leave Specialist (Part-Time, Benefits Eligible)

This position is dedicated specifically to benefits and leave administration and is not an HR Generalist role.

This is a part-time benefits-eligible position offering approximately 25-30 hours per week in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced benefits and leave administration professional who thrives in a detail-oriented employee-focused environment and values flexibility ownership and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical dental vision HSA/FSA EAP legal plans 401(k) and related offerings
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and assist with ongoing plan administration and issue resolution
• Support annual Open Enrollment activities including employee communications enrollment support and informational meetings
• Respond to employee benefit questions and provide timely high-quality customer service
• Facilitate benefits onboarding for new hires and ensure accurate enrollment processing
• Partner with HR and Finance on benefits reporting reconciliation and related administrative activities
• Assist in evaluating and maintaining competitive benefits offerings aligned with employee and organizational needs

• Administer all aspects of leave of absence processes including FMLA ADA personal leave and disability-related absences
• Serve as the primary contact for employee leave questions documentation requirements and process guidance
• Coordinate with STD/LTD vendors regarding disability claims and leave administration
• Ensure compliance with federal state and company leave policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate leave tracking benefit deductions and HRIS updates related to leave activity
• Support leave administration for both union and non-union employees in accordance with applicable policies and collective bargaining agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding Workers Compensation and leave coordination as needed

• Maintain and update employee records within ADP Workforce Now
• Process employee changes leave entries terminations and related HRIS transactions
• Support reporting auditing and benefits-related data management activities
• Assist with HRIS process improvements and system accuracy initiatives
• Upload and maintain benefits and compensation-related system files as needed

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience in benefits administration and/or leave management
• Demonstrated knowledge of FMLA ADA and related leave regulations
• Experience working within HRIS platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Strong communication and employee support skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Experience administering benefits in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting union and non-union employee populations
• Experience working directly with benefit and disability vendors
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

• Hybrid schedule consisting of 4 days onsite and 1 remote day
• Approximately 25-30 hours per week
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered

****Please note we are not partnering with external recruiters to fill this position.****

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) age marital status disability veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and other characteristics protected by law.