Benefits Consultant, LOA/Disability

🕒 September 23

🏛️ District of Columbia, Illinois, +3 more states – Remote

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💵 $109.1k - $138.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🔧 Hardware

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🏢 Enterprise

Hardware • Security • Enterprise

Cisco is a multinational technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services to enterprises, service providers, and governments. It builds routers, switches, optical transceivers, programmable silicon, and edge computing platforms, and offers security, collaboration (Webex), observability, and AI-enabled software and support services to help organizations design, operate, and secure large-scale networks and data centers. Cisco also delivers professional services, training, and cloud-managed solutions to support digital transformation and AI-ready infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Serve as a subject matter expert for leave, disability, and accommodations programs • Manage end-to-end administration of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, disability, and workers’ compensation • Ensure adherence to changing regional, local, and federal laws • Partner in employee support and coordinate with concierge and external vendors on issues, escalations, and care needs • Resolve complex issues and provide guidance on benefit plan interpretation • Collaborate with senior management, IT, payroll, and change management teams • Support LOA-related workflows, including offboarding and reasonable accommodations • Conduct change management initiatives for significant benefits changes • Draft and promote benefits communications and update intranet pages, benefits guides, support platforms, and annual state communications • Analyze leave, disability, and accommodation data to identify trends and improve program effectiveness • Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, content engagement, and process improvements • Maintain program budgets and review and approve vendor invoices • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies • Oversee business reporting and internal controls for leave and sick leave programs • Manage auditing requirements related to disability program processes • Assume responsibility for related benefit programs, including life, disability, and survivor support, as required

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, specializing in leave, disability, and accommodations • In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA, and regional/state-specific leave laws • Proven ability to manage relationships with third-party vendors and external partners • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Visio • Ability to quickly learn and efficiently use online vendor portals and benefits administration systems • Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Workday and case management tools • Professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP preferred • Experience managing benefits programs in a large, multinational technology organization preferred • Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives for complex HR programs preferred • Experience with disability plans and coordination with workers’ compensation programs preferred • Demonstrated application of AI technologies to optimize HR workflows and improve operational efficiency preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution • Paid parental leave • Short and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units, vesting following continued employment • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday • Paid year-end holiday shutdown • 4 paid days off for personal wellness • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees • Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency issues for family members • Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year • Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies • Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees • Cisco benefits and perks as described on the careers site

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