HR Benefits & Leave Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the administration of all employee benefits programs while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Manage FMLA, PFML, ADA, PWFA, disability, maternity, and personal leave initiatives.

• Act as the primary point of escalation for intricate leave, accommodation, and disability matters.

• Lead, mentor, and enhance the Benefits & Leave team through effective training, constructive feedback, and performance evaluations.

• Ensure the accuracy of benefits eligibility, enrollments, payroll deductions, and vendor file integrations.

• Direct the planning, communication, execution, and post-event review of the annual open enrollment process.

• Cultivate relationships with benefits carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators; address issues and monitor vendor performance.

• Propose updates to benefits and leave policies to ensure compliance and efficient administration.

• Manage federal, state, and local regulatory reporting and necessary submissions.

• Conduct internal audits, pinpoint risks, and execute corrective enhancements.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and team workflows.

• Establish key performance indicators, program analytics, and reports for HR and executive leadership.

• Spearhead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.

• Provide guidance to HR partners, managers, and employees on benefits, leave programs, and workplace accommodations.

• Ensure consistent documentation, case management, and data integrity throughout benefits and leave processes.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in benefits and leave administration, with advanced knowledge of ADA, FMLA, PFML, PWFA, and disability coordination.

• 2–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of multistate benefits and leave regulations.

• Proficiency in using HRIS platforms; experience with Workday is preferred.

• Capability to manage complex benefits, leave, accommodation, and disability cases while mentoring team members.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for documentation, data accuracy, and compliance.

• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours, as necessary, to fulfill job requirements.

• Must successfully pass the required background screening.

• Employees must supply their own reliable internet connection if working in a remote or hybrid capacity.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

🏝️ Benefits

• A fulfilling career focused on helping others.

• A fun and engaging workplace culture centered on team cohesion.

• Job satisfaction derived from making a positive impact in the work you do and the lives we touch.

• Professional training opportunities to enhance skills for career advancement.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Vacation accrued at a rate of 3.07 hours per pay period to use as earned.

• Profit-sharing for employees in good standing.

• Two Paid Floating Holidays.

• Nine Paid Federal Holidays.

• Paid Safe Sick Time accrued at 1 hour per 30 worked to use as earned.

• Instant Earnings Option.

• 401(k) Retirement plan with discretionary company matching.

• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital benefits.

• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Pet Insurance.