Benefits & Leave of Absence Administrator

Faegre Drinker • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $92,700 - $103,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Benefits & Leave Administrator to work within our Talent department in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to administering the firm’s leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation processes, and health and welfare benefits. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5 to 7 years of leave administration experience, including strong knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws such as FMLA, DCFMLA, CFRA, CA PFL & SDI, CO FAMLI, NJ FLA & TDI, NY DBL & PFL, DE PFML, MPL, and ADA.
• 5 to 7 years of benefits administration experience with an in-depth understanding of laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws and administer leave programs including family and medical leave, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and personal leaves of absence.
• Work closely with the Director of Benefits, Talent Team members, Payroll, labor counsel, and external vendors, to ensure benefits and leave programs are delivered accurately, consistently, and with a high level of service.
• Provide training and guidance to people managers and Practice Group Directors to promote a consistent, compliant approach to leave-related employee interactions.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of workers’ compensation claims, including matters not connected to leaves of absence, in partnership with the firm’s workers’ compensation vendor and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, wellbeing programs, and parental and family benefits.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• Discretionary bonus
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree