<p>Benefits Specialist</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>As a <strong>Benefits Specialist</strong>, you’ll play an important role in supporting and improving our global benefits and leave of absence (LOA) programs. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in HR and benefits administration who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and delivering a high-quality employee experience. We’re looking for someone with <strong>2+ years of hands-on benefits and LOA experience</strong> who is comfortable supporting diverse employee populations and managing complex cases in a compliance-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Complex Benefits & Leave Needs</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Act as a go-to resource for employees with complex benefits and leave questions</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Ensure enrollments, life events, and terminations are processed accurately and on time in HRIS and benefits systems</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Lead Open Enrollment Activities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Help configure and test open enrollment in HRIS/benefits platforms</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Partner with Payroll, HRIS, IT, and Communications teams to ensure a smooth experience</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support post–open enrollment reconciliations and payroll accuracy</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Own Data Accuracy & Reporting</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Run regular audits related to eligibility, dependents, deductions, enrollments, terminations, and EDI timing</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Research discrepancies, resolve issues, and help improve controls</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Create reports and dashboards that provide meaningful insights to leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Manage Leave of Absence Coordination</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Partner with third-party LOA vendors to support complex leave scenarios</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Ensure benefits and payroll are handled correctly before, during, and after leaves</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist with the ADA interactive process and maintain appropriate documentation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Ensure Invoice & Payroll Alignment</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Review and resolve carrier invoice discrepancies and retroactive adjustments</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance to support monthly close processes</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Communicate & Educate</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Create clear, helpful employee communications, guides, and FAQs</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Participate in employee and manager training related to benefits and leave programs</li></ul><p><br></p>