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Addison Group · 1 week ago

Benefits and Leave Specialist

Addison Group is seeking a Benefits and Leave Specialist responsible for administering employee benefit programs and managing leave of absence processes. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and provides excellent support to employees regarding benefits and leave questions.

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Hiring Manager
Madison Martin (Mays)
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Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness programs
Manage new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment processes
Conduct benefits orientations and create educational materials to help employees understand available programs
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan provisions
Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions
Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS systems
Coordinate with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve issues and implement program changes
Administer all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, workers’ compensation, and state-specific leave programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and company policies
Track leave usage and maintain accurate documentation
Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, requirements, and return-to-work processes
Coordinate interactive process and reasonable accommodations under ADA
Ensure benefits and leave practices comply with applicable laws and regulations (FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
Prepare and assist with required reporting such as ACA filings, census reports, and audits
Maintain confidentiality of employee information and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve benefits and leave processes and employee experience

Qualification

Benefits administrationLeave managementHRIS platformsFMLA administrationADA complianceEmployment laws knowledgeBachelor’s degree

Required

3+ years of experience in benefits administration, leave management, or HR operations
Strong knowledge of benefits programs and employment laws related to benefits and leave

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience administering FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs strongly preferred
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Paycom, BambooHR, etc.) preferred

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401K

Company

Addison Group

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Addison Group specializes in filling company’s contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire positions with professional candidates.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Odyssey Investment Partners
2022-01-04Acquired
2016-12-19Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Thomas B. Moran
CEO
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