Benefits & Leave Administrator - Remote

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Job Description

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com .

Job Summary

The Benefits & Leave Administrator is responsible for executing day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health plans and short-term or long-term disability plans., dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, accident plan, health savings account plan, flexible spending account plans, retirement plans, Company wellness plans, etc.) This role will work with the benefit analyst(s) to manage enrollments, annual renewals, and the delivery of benefits to employees. This role will also oversee and administer all leave requests and accommodations, including those requiring specialized attention, such as those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. The Benefits & Leave Administrator position requires excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a key contact for benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external and internal contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing with the benefits team
• Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, status changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, and worker’s compensation claims.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefit files, maintain group benefits database, and updated employee payroll records.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Assist in providing training and support to all colleagues and the HR team.
• Manage and track benefit adjustments for biweekly payroll processing.
• Manage and execute the leave of absence process for all colleagues and the collection of benefit premiums, including the Paid Maternity Leave program.
• Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s).
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management or related field preferred.
• 3 years of related benefits experience.
• 2 years of related leave administration experience
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or CEBS professional designation preferred.
• Workday experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  

Specific Skills/ Attributes

• Effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, worker’s compensation, and Medicare.
  
  

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.