Corporate Leave Specialist II - Benefits

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

CORPORATE LEAVE SPECIALIST II – BENEFITS

THE CORPORATE LEAVE SPECIALIST II - BENEFITS WILL . . .

• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and follow all HIPAA/PHI guidelines.
• Under general supervision, administers Active Employee leave programs.
• Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
• Provide various forms of assistance directly to employees in understanding and utilizing assigned benefit programs and return work procedures.
• Provides extensive case management and coordinates administrative aspects of the cases and claims.
• Work with HRBPs, manager and supervisors regarding any employee leave issues, including analyzing results.
• Prepares the weekly short-term disability earning file and monitors short-term disability payments.
• Creates and maintains process management in areas assigned.
• Assists in the maintenance of leave-related data in HRIS.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Recommends plan design and process improvement to manager.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CORPORATE LEAVE SPECIALIST II - BENEFITS

• High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred
• One or more years of leave administration experience (preferred) or 1.5 years’ experience in a rules-driven, data analytics environment.  Workday experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to formulate concise presentations which effectively address key areas of focus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-learner/self-motivator
• Requires ability to describe complex information in layman’s terms to communicate with employees and vendors to educate on company policy, benefits programs, and resolution of claim issues.  Must have the ability to reason with others.  Interactions require understanding, influencing, and supporting people through applying product knowledge and rational arguments, aimed at causing action or acceptance by others.
• Primary active employee customer service contact
• Directly responsible for ensuring eligibility data and transmission to vendor for active population.
• Directly responsible for preparing earnings files for Short-term Disability pay process.
• Directly responsible completing unemployment claims responses on behalf of Carpenter.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.