Benefits Specialist

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Benefits Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT - IN-OFFICE

HOURS: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

$36.00 - $38.00/hr.

A highly respected institution in search of a highly skilled Benefits Analyst with a focus on leaves and accommodations to join their team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling complex leave management, workplace accommodation, and benefits administration while ensuring exceptional employee experience and customer service. This highly visible role provides personal-touch customer service to employees nationwide through their fast-paced and high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer all leave of absence requests and accommodations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other departments to effectively manage leaves and accommodations, providing timely and accurate information to employees and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees inquiring about leave and accommodation options, providing comprehensive guidance and support.
• Analyze leave and accommodation data, identifying trends and providing recommendations for continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to educate employees and managers on leave and accommodation policies, rights, and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to leaves and accommodations, ensuring employee privacy and data security.
  
  

Skills

• 2-3 years of experience specifically working with Leaves of Absence or Accommodations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to leaves and disability accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws, preferably nationwide.
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to benefits
• Prior experience with HRIS/PAYROLL systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Prior experience in a large organization’s human resource function
• HR Shared Service Center experience
• Progress towards or completion of CBP, CEBS, or other HR-related certifications is extremely helpful
  
  

Benefits

• Generous Benefits Package
  
  

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

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