What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits: Leave of Absence Analyst position at The COATS Company?
The Benefits: Leave of Absence Analyst is a key member of the HR Team, responsible for delivering best-in-class benefits services to employees and maintaining competitive benefit offerings in alignment with market trends. This role operates in a hybrid environment, requiring three days in the office and two days working from home (subject to change based on business needs).
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration
- Source and manage vendors for benefits plans, including medical, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, legal plans, EAP, and others.
- Monitor market competitiveness and gather employee feedback to enhance total rewards offerings.
- Administer 401(k) plans with Fidelity, including compliance and communication.
- Collaborate with Finance and HR Leadership on budgetary planning and financial impact of benefits programs.
- Lead annual Open Enrollment, including planning, communication, and employee information sessions.
- Create and communicate benefit materials; address employee inquiries, and resolve benefit-related issues.
- Facilitate benefits onboarding during New Hire Orientation and ensure timely completion of required paperwork.
HRIS Management
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for ADP Workforce Now, ensuring optimal system utilization.
- Perform system updates, including new hire entries, record changes, terminations, LOA information, and bulk pay adjustments.
- Upload merit files and manage system reporting for compliance and HR needs.
Leave of Absence (LOA) Management
- Oversee all aspects of LOA, including answering employee questions, processing paperwork, and making approval/denial decisions.
- Establish standardized communication templates and internal policies for LOAs.
- Partner with STD/LTD vendors to process and manage disability claims.
- Differentiate LOA procedures for union versus non-union employees per collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
- Collaborate with the EHS Manager to address intersections between LOAs and Workers’ Compensation claims.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal leave laws and monitor updates.
- Track and manage benefit premium payments during LOAs and ensure accurate system updates.
Administrative Support
- Provide back-up support for the HR Coordinator as needed.
- Perform appropriate filing and ensure record accuracy.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSRequired
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- 5 years of HR experience with a focus on benefits, compensation, and HRIS management.
- Demonstrated expertise in LOA administration, including familiarity with state and federal leave laws.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive information and complex employee situations with professionalism.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and tasks.
Preferred
- Experienced with ADP Workforce Now.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Vendor management experience.
**Please note, we are not partnering with external recruiters to fill this position***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Nashville, TN 37208 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37208: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000