Benefits and Leave Analyst - Hybrid, Dallas TX

AECOM • Dallas, TX

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefit and Leave Analyst is responsible for administering employee leave programs and benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state or provincial regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees throughout their time away from work. This role serves as a key liaison between employees, HR, payroll, and external vendors. This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include a combination of both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent plus at least 4 years of relevant leave and benefits administration work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and/or other relevant US and Canada leave laws
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefit platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS or similar HR certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, attention to detail, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external U.S. Benefits vendor in managing claims related to short-term disability, long-term disability, Family Medical Leave, pregnancy and parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves.
• Coordinate Canada leaves of absences, including parental and other leaves. For short-term disability and long-term disability benefits, coordinate with external benefits vendor.
• Coordinate with U.S. and Canada Payroll and Time and Labor to ensure accurate pregnancy, parental and prenatal leave pay and adjustments.
• Communicate leaves of absence and disability insurance policies and procedures to employees, managers and HR.
• Maintain and enter confidential leave documentation and records in the HRIS system.
• Assist in the development and implementation of leave communications and to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
• Ensure compliance and reporting with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Regularly review/analyze processes for efficiencies.
• Assist employees and HR with U.S. and Canada benefit inquiries and issues related to health and group benefits and related programs.
• Resolve tier 2 benefit cases in the Employee Center for U.S. and Canada employees.
• Collaborate with payroll and external insurance vendors to resolve complex benefit issues.
• Coordinate benefit programs with external benefits vendor partners. Participate in Open Enrollment and ACA testing and preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other applicable regulations in the U.S.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, local and provincial leave and benefit laws.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees