Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist

• Manage all leave and disability programs including: FMLA, ADA accommodations, Short- and long-term disability, Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Company parental leave programs, unpaid company provided leave.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.

• Develop and maintain expertise in multi-state leave programs, with the ability to learn and adapt to new and evolving legislation.

• Track and manage leave cases end-to-end (documentation, timelines, approvals, return-to-work coordination, pay information).

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility, documentation, and expectations.

• Partner with third-party administrators to ensure effective case management.

• Ensure compliance with all benefits and leave-related laws and regulations.

• Prepare and submit required filings.

• Conduct regular audits of benefits and leave data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to benefits and compliance.

• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS systems.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, leave, and HR policies.

• Assist with HR projects and process improvements as needed.

• Deliver high-quality front-line support to employees by answering questions, removing barriers, and offering empathetic, timely guidance through life events.

• Develop and deliver benefits and leave communications.

• Educate employees on available programs and resources.

• Improve clarity, accessibility, and utilization of benefits offerings.

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What we are looking for to deliver these results: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience working with leave of absence programs and employee benefits preferred.

• Experience working with US employment law and policies preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex leave cases and compliance requirements.

• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.

• Experience with multi-state employers strongly preferred.

• Strong expertise in leave management and benefit administration.

• High attention to detail and compliance.

• Strong communication skills for navigating sensitive employee situations.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

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