Benefits and Leave of Absence Specialist

Ziegler•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$70,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

Ziegler CAT is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits and Leave of Absence Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and administering leave process for our employees. You will also serve as the main point of contact for employees seeking FMLA/leave of absence, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. To be successful in this position, you must be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, thrives on meeting deadlines with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position is based out of our corporate office in Bloomington, MN and is an onsite position.

Requirements

1-3+ years working in an HR services organization, preferably in leave of absence and accommodation administration
High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in employee benefits/leave administration
Proficiency with MS Office suite of software (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
Organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills through active listening, trouble shooting and critical thinking
Standing, walking, sitting, using hands, talking, hearing

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in HR service/contact center supporting HR, payroll and/or benefits
Bachelor or Associate Degree preferred
Experience with Workday time and attendance or comparable HCM software
Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for employees requesting leave of absence, providing guidance, and explaining the process to ensure understanding of their rights and responsibilities
Receive and review leave of absence requests, ensuring complete and accurate documentation is provided by employees and managers
Assess and determine eligibility for leaves, considering factors such as medical certifications, duration of leave requested and applicable laws and regulations
Coordinate and communicate with employees and managers to facilitate the timely and smooth processing of leave requests
Review and evaluate requests for accommodation using the interactive process to ensure the best practices are implemented in compliance with ADA
Maintain accurate leave of absence records and coordinate paid-time off and paid leaves by accurately coding leave types and status within Workday to ensure timely and accurate employee pay
Communicate with employees on leave regarding status of claims, expected return to work dates, providing updated medical documentation, etc.
Liaise with third party vendor regarding employee eligibility and medical certification approval
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leave vendors
Communicate absence, accommodation and return to work information as appropriate to employees and relevant supervisor/manager.
Assist with administration of various employee benefits programs, primarily focused on disability, life insurance, and leave administration, but also help supporting group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, wellness, and retirement
Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims
Coordinate and administer COBRA insurance, ensuring timely and accurate processing of information according to procedures

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
9 paid holidays
401(k) plan with company contribution and match
HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
Fitness membership discount
Education Assistance

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume