Benefits and Leave Specialist

Job Summary

Benefits and Leave Specialist, responsible for supporting global leave of absence and benefits administration in a full-time remote contract role, serving as the primary contact for employee inquiries and managing leave and benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee leave and benefits inquiries, managing the triage of the shared inbox
• Administer end-to-end global leave policies and manage US and non-US leave programs, including FMLA
• Process leave events and manage employee data within HRIS systems, specifically Workday

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in benefits and leave of absence administration
• Hands-on experience using HRIS systems, specifically Workday, for leave processing and data management
• Solid understanding of US and Global benefits administration and regulatory frameworks such as LOA, FMLA, USERRA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and GDPR
• Proven experience managing end-to-end leave programs
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for manual audits and tracking