Benefits and Leave Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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MGT

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1974

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Education • Cybersecurity

MGT is a leading provider of specialized technology and advisory solutions focused on improving performance and efficiency in education systems, state and local government, and critical infrastructure. With over 50 years of experience, MGT combines advanced IT managed services with trusted advisory expertise to tackle mission-critical issues such as cybersecurity, data protection, and digital transformation. Their commitment to social impact drives their efforts to enhance communities by shaping educational practices and optimizing public services.

📋 Description

• Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and ancillary offerings • Facilitate new hire benefits office hours, onboarding benefits support, and enrollment • Maintain and update benefits resources and the benefits knowledge base • Lead annual open enrollment, including system configuration, plan setup, communications, employee education, and enrollment support • Serve as the primary benefits subject matter expert for employees • Maintain accurate benefit data and data integrity across systems • Manage weekly vendor file interfaces, validate errors, and resolve discrepancies • Collaborate with benefit carriers, vendors, and consultants • Partner with internal communications on employee-facing benefits materials and engagement campaigns • Lead implementation of new benefit programs and enhancements • Prepare and analyze benefit reports • Conduct monthly benefit audits • Complete regulatory reporting, including ACA and 1095 forms • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local benefit regulations • Administer and manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, personal leaves, and company-sponsored leave programs • Serve as point of contact for employees, managers, HR business partners, Payroll, Employee Relations, and third-party leave administrators • Support employees throughout the full leave lifecycle • Track, monitor, and document leaves and accommodations • Partner with Payroll on leave-related pay and benefits • Audit leave records for accuracy and compliance • Document and track accommodation requests and participate in the interactive process • Create and deliver leave and accommodation training and communications • Provide employee support during critical life events • Analyze Total Rewards workflows and recommend improvements • Document processes, procedures, and best practices • Identify improvements to systems, processes, and data flows • Contribute to Total Rewards strategies and operational plans • Develop internal resources, SOPs, and training materials

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • Three (3) or more years of experience in benefits administration and leave management • Experience supporting compensation processes preferred • Strong understanding of health & welfare benefits, retirement programs, and Total Rewards fundamentals • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and leave, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and timelines • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality • Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving abilities • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred • Experience with data reporting or analytics in HRIS or Excel preferred • Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems preferred • Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options • Commitment to equity • Professional development opportunities for career growth • Flexible paid time off • 5% 401K matching program • Equity opportunities • Incentive and bonus programs • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave • Flexible spending accounts • Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Life insurance • Short and long-term disability coverage • Income protection benefits