Benefits & Leave of Absence Specialist: Hybrid

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year(s) of Benefits and/or Leave Administration experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional preferences:

• Experience with Oracle HCM preferred

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred

Additional Information

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.