Compensation & Benefits Specialist

at  Robert Half

We are offering a unique opportunity in the manufacturing industry located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This role focuses on administering leave of absence and accommodation processes, maintaining clear communication with internal teams, and managing complex employee communications. This job invites those who can handle intricate tasks such as vendor analysis, compliance requirements, and leave accommodations.

• Administer the leave of absence and accommodation process for assigned employee groups, including medical and family leaves, short-term and long-term disability, maternity and parental bonding, military and unpaid leaves of absence.
• Support vendor integrations and interfaces for accurate data recording and reporting, accurate pay and applicable benefit deductions for employees on leave.
• Maintain clear lines of communication and collaborate with internal team members and partners to ensure successful implementation of changes, legal updates, and transitions.
• Manage complex employee communications, issues and appeals; provide recommendations to Benefits leadership and Legal counsel.
• Develop and implement streamlined leave policies, processes, and procedures to achieve optimal employee experience and protect the company.
• Provide ongoing plan administration including evaluation of program performance and trends.
• Prepare and present reports to analyze disability, leave and accommodation trends.
• Maintain current subject matter expertise of federal, state and municipal leave laws and regulations as well as company policies for assigned employee groups.
• Coordinate, track and manage leave accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA) and any other applicable regulation or company policy.
• Connect with all new hires and current employees who self-identify as disabled and request an accommodation.
• Assist with ongoing vendor analysis and selection, ensuring vendors are meeting contractual service level requirements and performance guarantees.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Compensation & Benefits Specialist role or similar position within the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in managing benefit functions and claim administration
• Demonstrated experience in compensation administration
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations related to employee benefits and compensation
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS systems
• Proven ability to provide employee assistance in benefits-related matters
• Experience in managing and administering employee benefit plans
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage employee relations
• Experience in handling leave of absence procedures.
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  All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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