Leave & Benefits Specialist

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🕒 August 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $30 - $32 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR)

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Exceptional HR Solutions, LLC

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

Consulting • HR Tech • B2B

Exceptional HR Solutions, LLC is an advising, consulting, and executive coaching company that supports leaders and organizations with their human resources needs. The company specializes in various areas of HR, including consulting, strategy, payroll management, recruiting, and HR systems implementation, providing fractional HR services to enhance the people aspect of businesses.

📋 Description

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state paid family and medical leave, pregnancy and parental leave, military leave, and jury duty or other statutory leaves • Review medical certifications and supporting documentation • Coordinate the interactive process for workplace accommodations with HR leadership • Prepare leave designation notices, approval and denial letters, accommodation documentation, and return-to-work communications • Track leave balances, return-to-work dates, recertifications, and leave follow-up • Coordinate with Payroll regarding leave pay, benefit deductions, premium payments, and timekeeping • Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave expectations, documentation, and next steps • Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, and retirement plans • Process new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and annual Open Enrollment • Maintain employee benefit records in Paylocity/B-swift, benefits platforms, and carrier portals • Coordinate with insurance carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and claims issues • Prepare benefit communications, employee meetings, and educational materials • Support ACA reporting, benefits audits, and compliance initiatives • Maintain confidential medical and benefits records and monitor legislative changes • Assist with HR audits and documentation requests • Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, and employee resources • Recommend process improvements • Provide general HR support, respond to employee inquiries, update employee records, and support team initiatives • Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 • Maintain confidentiality and sustained attendance • Perform other projects and duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED • 2+ years of experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other federal/state-specific leave types • Working knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other employment regulations • 2+ years of experience with direct responsibility for benefits administration • Familiarity with multi-state leave laws and compliance requirements • Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and state-specific leave mandates • Ability to interpret and apply employment laws and company policies • Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel • Excellent time management, problem-solving, critical thinking, judgment, attention to detail, organizational, written, verbal, and customer-service skills • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and discreetly • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams • Reliability and trustworthiness • Dedicated home office setup and reliable high-speed internet access • Availability during core business hours and ability to accommodate multiple time zones • Quiet, professional home office environment • Preferred familiarity with Paylocity and/or Pulpstream • Preferred PHR, aPHR, SHRM, or other HR certifications

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, and retirement plans • Paid family and medical leave programs • Pregnancy and parental leave • Military leave • Jury duty and other statutory leaves • Workplace accommodations support • Annual Open Enrollment • Remote work • Dedicated home office setup • Reliable high-speed internet access • Rare travel for team meetings or special projects • Professional development through HR and benefits certifications preferred by the employer