SEEKING BENEFITS & LEAVE EXPERTISE - HYBRID/REMOTE - DIRECT HIRE!

Are you a skilled Benefits and Leave Specialist ready for your next big career move?
THE RIGHT STAFF is excited to partner with a dynamic global distributor in search of a knowledgeable Benefits & Leave Specialist to strengthen their Total Rewards team. In this vital role, you’ll take ownership of employee benefits, leaves, and wellness programs - all while ensuring top-tier employee experience and full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of direct experience administering employee benefits programs, including managing leave of absence cases (in a self-funded insurance environment preferred).
• Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce, ideally 1-2 years of hands-on use.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local compliance requirements related to benefits and leave administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Be the go-to expert for all things benefits, managing day-to-day transactions and inquiries within Ceridian Dayforce.
• Welcome new hires with clear benefits overviews, seamless enrollment support, and thoughtful answers to their questions.
• Conduct regular audits to guarantee benefit data is accurate and up to date across platforms and with carriers.
• Oversee a variety of leaves (FMLA, disability, parental, military), collaborating with third-party vendors and HR colleagues to ensure every case is handled properly.
• Partner with Payroll on benefit deductions, paid leave coordination, and collecting premiums during leaves.
• Manage enrollment updates tied to life events, new hires, and departures for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and related plans across North America.
• Reconcile carrier invoices monthly, investigating and correcting discrepancies promptly.
• Support crucial compliance reporting like ACA and OSHA, maintaining meticulous, audit-ready benefit records.
• Champion wellness initiatives, building a program that helps employees thrive.
• Spot system improvement opportunities in Dayforce, collaborating closely with the HRIS team to drive efficiencies.
• Oversee COBRA processes to stay ahead of regulatory timelines.
• Lend a hand with workers’ compensation claims, communicating with providers and insurance contacts.
• Play a key role in open enrollment: system testing, clear communications, proactive follow-ups, and thorough audits.