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IXL Learning · 5 days ago

Human Resources Specialist, Benefits & Leave

IXL Learning is a leading EdTech company that develops personalized learning products used by millions globally. They are seeking a detail-oriented Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist to manage all leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, while also providing support for benefits projects.

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Responsibilities

Independently manage every type of leave from FMLA and parental leave to short-term disability and workers’ compensation, ensuring our employees feel supported every step of the way
Be a trusted guide, serving as the main point of contact for employees and managers, answering their questions about leave policies, paperwork, and timelines with clarity and empathy
Meticulously track each leave case, ensuring all records are accurate and that communication is proactive and timely
Partner with payroll to make sure employees are paid correctly while they're on leave
Monitor federal, state, and local laws to ensure our processes are always compliant and up-to-date
Help manage and facilitate the interactive process for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to find the best solutions
Analyze data focused on leave requests to help us identify opportunities to improve our policies and better support our employees
Act as the go-to person for all workers' compensation claims, ensuring they are reported on time and that our OSHA logs are meticulously maintained
Collaborate with employees, managers, and our insurance partners to manage work restrictions and create a seamless transition back to the workplace
Provide support for our benefits programs, from answering employee questions about their plans to helping with wellness initiatives and plan audits
Assist with crucial projects like our annual open enrollment, helping to communicate changes and coordinate with our benefits vendors
Serve as a backup resource during peak workload periods or team absences

Qualification

Leave of Absence ManagementFMLA KnowledgeADA ComplianceWorkers' CompensationBenefits AdministrationInsurance Claim SystemsWorkday FamiliarityGoogle Suite FamiliarityCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
3+ years of direct, in-house experience managing multi-state leaves of absence and accommodations; benefits experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, workers' compensation, and state-specific leave laws
Clear and empathetic communication style with the ability to simplify complex processes and provide excellent support to employees and managers
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Experience with insurance carrier claim systems

Preferred

Benefits experience preferred
Familiarity with Workday and Google suite is a plus

Benefits

Benefits

Company

IXL Learning

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At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1999-06-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Paul Mishkin
CEO
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Alicia Laskowski, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Partner
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