What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Leave of Absence Specialist: Hybrid position at Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing?
Job Description
Position Summary: Administers the Company employee benefit programs by acting as the point of contact for employees regarding their benefits, including processing enrollments, responding to benefit-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Administers leaves of absence, short-term disability, FMLA, and other Company leave programs. Maintains a high level of knowledge of human resources, regulations, benefits; perform all responsibilities independently; support the HR group to serve all Eurofins US employees.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews and processes benefit enrollments, deductions, qualifying life events, and other coverage information timely and accurately
Administers all leave programs, including family and medical leave of absence, short-term disability, paid state leaves, military leaves, parental leave, and other Company-sponsored programs
Responds to benefit questions via Oracle tickets, emails and phone calls
Manages third-party leave vendor to ensure claims are being processed timely and accurately. Ensures discrepancies/escalations are resolved timely
Collaborates with the Payroll Department and third-party vendor to ensure employees are paid accurately while on a leave of absence
Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules
Ensures employee benefits are terminated in accordance with Company policies and COBRA is issued as required
Manages the Company Adoption Assistance Program
Assists with the benefit onboarding process for new hires, answers benefit questions, and performs research as needed
Supports annual open enrollment with system configuration and testing, auditing records, preparing and distributing communication materials, and providing enrollment guidance to employees
Assists with administration tasks related to the integration of new companies
Recommends new or improved systems and benefit programs
Performs all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth running of the Benefits Department
Position Summary: Administers the Company employee benefit programs by acting as the point of contact for employees regarding their benefits, including processing enrollments, responding to benefit-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Administers leaves of absence, short-term disability, FMLA, and other Company leave programs. Maintains a high level of knowledge of human resources, regulations, benefits; perform all responsibilities independently; support the HR group to serve all Eurofins US employees.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews and processes benefit enrollments, deductions, qualifying life events, and other coverage information timely and accurately
Administers all leave programs, including family and medical leave of absence, short-term disability, paid state leaves, military leaves, parental leave, and other Company-sponsored programs
Responds to benefit questions via Oracle tickets, emails and phone calls
Manages third-party leave vendor to ensure claims are being processed timely and accurately. Ensures discrepancies/escalations are resolved timely
Collaborates with the Payroll Department and third-party vendor to ensure employees are paid accurately while on a leave of absence
Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules
Ensures employee benefits are terminated in accordance with Company policies and COBRA is issued as required
Manages the Company Adoption Assistance Program
Assists with the benefit onboarding process for new hires, answers benefit questions, and performs research as needed
Supports annual open enrollment with system configuration and testing, auditing records, preparing and distributing communication materials, and providing enrollment guidance to employees
Assists with administration tasks related to the integration of new companies
Recommends new or improved systems and benefit programs
Performs all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth running of the Benefits Department
