Senior Benefits Specialist at Aurora Innovation

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefits Guidance, Leave Management, Workers Compensation, Policy Development, Compliance, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Relationship Management, Help Desk Systems, Data Sensitivity, G-Suite Proficiency, Microsoft Suite Familiarity, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Adaptability, Technical Guidance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Benefits Specialist. In this role, you will: Act as the point of contact for our third party LOA administrator to support leave of absence administration and ADAAA requests beginning with the initial leave request through their return to work for all leave types including workers’ compensation. Validate the accuracy of leave pay vouchers provided by third party Leave Administrator for employees on leave for multiple pay schedule frequencies Provide technical guidance and advice to managers and People Business Partners regarding Workers Compensation issues; provide assistance to the return to work third party administrator; serve as liaison between injured employees and third party administrators in relation to returning injured employees back to work. Act as point of contact for workers’ compensation claims. Resolve escalated workers compensation issues and facilitate a smooth return-to-work process for injured employees Develop workers'compensation policies, procedures and return to work program throughout the workers’compensation process from claim initiation to closure Solid understanding and experience with workers’ compensation regulations and requirements in our operating states (CA, MT, PA, TX, WA, CO, MI) Facilitate annual workers’ compensation claims review Act as the initial point of contact for benefits related questions through our Help Desk such as policy and process explanation Deliver high level customer service to employees, colleagues and external partners by providing timely and accurate responses to requests and inquiries. Required Qualifications: Provide benefits guidance to employees on a variety of benefits topics including policy interpretation Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws Confidently navigate and manage a high volume of incoming requests Effectively prioritize tickets ensuring requests are addressed in a timely manner Desirable Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years in Human Resources with at least 3 years focusing on employee benefits Knowledge of the employee benefits, leave management function and other areas of human resources Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience Knowledge of employee benefits programs and the relevant laws and regulations that govern them, including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, COBRA, ERISA, flexible spending accounts, retiree benefits. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in order to provide benefit and leave of absence information and some interpretation of policies/contracts to managers and employees Experience managing relationships with third party vendors such as leave of absence and workers’ compensation Experience with Help Desk/Ticketing systems, preferably Workday Help Strong people skills and ability to connect with people at all levels Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with all levels of the organization Ability to interact with highly confidential data with sensitivity and confidentiality Able to accurately prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to work in a continuous changing environment, adapt to change and recalibrate work accordingly Advanced proficiency in the G-suite with a heavy focus on Sheets, Docs and Slides and familiarity with Microsoft Suite #LI-MS1 #Associate Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

The Senior Benefits Specialist will act as the point of contact for leave of absence administration and workers' compensation claims, ensuring a smooth return-to-work process for injured employees. They will also provide technical guidance to managers and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.