Interface · 1 hour ago
Benefits and Leave Administration Business Partner
Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products. The Benefits and Leave Administration Business Partner is responsible for the end-to-end administration, optimization, and delivery of employee benefits and leave programs.
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Responsibilities
Manage and administer U.S. benefit programs that include health and welfare, life and disability, wellness campaigns, retirement, and other supporting programs
Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day employee inquiries related to benefits and company leave programs
Act as the main liaison with outsourced benefits administration partners to ensure service delivery, issue resolution, and data accuracy
Lead supplier management activities (account management, performance monitoring, and business reviews)
Oversee benefit plan compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements, including benefit and retirement plan audits
Maintain Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan documents, amendments, and required disclosures. Communicate appropriate notices and disclosures to plan participants
Serve as the primary contact for retirement plan audits and 5500 filings
Manage and lead all aspects of open enrollment campaigns, including benefits, Nonqualified Savings Plan, and COBRA open enrollment
Develop and execute clear employee communications and supporting materials related to annual open enrollment and benefits programs
Facilitate open enrollment meetings
Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and systems teams (IT, HCM, Payroll) to ensure accurate setup, testing, and deployment within Workday
Serve as the primary employee contact for leave administration-related questions and support
Manage all leave programs, including parental and company leaves, disability, FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leaves
Partner closely with the HR team to manage leaves in accordance with the company’s Attendance policy and applicable state regulations
Design, develop, and maintain a robust leave administration reporting to provide visibility into leave trends, utilization, and risk areas
Administer leave programs within Workday and Kronos, ensuring accurate leave data and system management
Develop and manage employee premium remittance processes for leave periods to ensure continuous benefits coverage
Serve as the primary lead for all benefits-related enhancements and support within the Workday system
Partner on benefits outsourcing project, open enrollment configuration and deployment, and new supplier implementations
Lead system testing, integrations, banking arrangements, supplier establishment, and CCAs process for all benefit programs
Ensure system functionality aligns with benefit plan design, compliance requirements, and employee experience requirements
Partner closely with Total Rewards, HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external suppliers to ensure seamless benefits and leave administration
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced employee experience
Qualification
Required
5 years of equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or Leave Administration (or a combination of experience)
Demonstrated experience administering health and welfare, disability, and retirement plans
Proven ability to manage suppliers, lead projects, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid work environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and employee-facing support skills
Project management and change management capability
High attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset
Ability to influence and partner across functions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Strong knowledge of benefits compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements is preferred
Hands-on experience with Workday benefits administration and system implementations is preferred
Company
Interface
Interface is a world-leading modular flooring company with a fully integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring.
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2025-12-05
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2025-11-12
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2025-11-01
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