Benefits Specialist

Hyperion Materials & Technologies•Dublin, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist supports the administration of employee benefit programs and leave of absence processes while providing responsive, knowledgeable service to employees and HR partners. The role serves as a key contact for benefits and leave questions, helping employees understand programs, eligibility, documentation, timelines, and next steps. It also supports daily benefits administration, vendor coordination, employee communications, data accuracy, reporting, and issue resolution. The position collaborates with employees, HR Payroll, benefits vendors, and internal partners to provide an accurate and positive employee experience, handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality. The position follows a hybrid schedule at the Dublin location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in employee benefits, with a concentration in leave of absence management.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA, employee benefits, and leave requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with employees and management at all levels.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

Administer leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, workers compensation, and other company-provided or legally required leaves.
Maintain accurate leave records and monitor key dates.
Coordinate with disability carriers to support accurate and timely claim processing.
Partner with the HR Manager, Benefits Manager, and Legal to review the status of FMLA and ADA cases.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits matters.
Process and review benefit elections.
Review supporting enrollment documentation.
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
Inform the COBRA vendor of qualifying events to support timely issuance of required notices to employees and dependents.
Assist with coordinating and distributing employee benefits education and communications.
Support new-hire benefit enrollment and new-hire orientation.
Ensure employee life-cycle data is accurately maintained in the Human Resources Information System.
Maintain I-9 documentation and support compliance with E-Verify requirements.
Manage onboarding and hiring processes in the HRIS.