Benefit Administrator - Leave Management
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Benefit Administrator to manage employee benefits and leave-of-absence programs. This role independently handles leave cases from eligibility review through return to work while serving as a resource to employees and managers on benefits, policies, and leave requirements. The position is fully remote, but candidates must currently reside in North Dakota, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Arkansas. It is a contract role based out of Fargo, North Dakota. The pay range is $30.00–$50.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The role involves working independently on complex benefit and leave cases and helping employees navigate benefit programs. It requires attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. For eligible individuals, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; an HSA; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan or program terms.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of HR, benefits, and/or leave administration experience.
- Hands-on experience independently managing FMLA and leave cases from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state leave laws and regulations.
- Experience with health and welfare benefit programs.
- Knowledge of HSA/FSA, COBRA, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
- Experience reviewing medical certifications and determining leave eligibility.
- Strong HRIS and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and employee service skills.
- Must currently reside in North Dakota, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Arkansas.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
- HR or benefits-related certification.
- Experience with workers’ compensation, COBRA, pension/retirement, or disability administration.
- Experience working with disability carriers and third-party benefits administrators.
Responsibilities
- Manage FMLA and other leave-of-absence cases from initial review through return to work.
- Review medical certifications and documentation to determine leave eligibility.
- Apply federal and multi-state leave laws and company policies.
- Track leave usage, extensions, and return-to-work dates within HRIS systems.
- Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave status, requirements, and next steps.
- Coordinate complex cases with disability carriers and third-party administrators.
- Support employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, HSA/FSA, COBRA, disability, PTO, workers’ compensation, and voluntary benefits.
- Resolve benefit and leave questions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Maintain accurate employee records and benefit documentation.
- Manage a high-volume caseload while providing strong employee support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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