FMLA Specialist

Garney Construction • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The FMLA Specialist supports employee-owners with their leave and benefit needs, serving as a knowledgeable and compassionate resource throughout the leave process. This role is responsible for administering employee leaves, assisting with benefits enrollment, maintaining accurate leave and benefits records, and generating required reports. The FMLA Specialist ensures compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations while proactively resolving issues as they arise. Going above and beyond transactional support, this role focuses on educating employee-owners about available leave options and benefit programs to help them make informed decisions.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Requirements

• Proactive and self‑directed with the ability to anticipate needs
• Demonstrates a strong learning mindset and adaptability
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Empathetic communicator with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
• Patient and service‑oriented
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with systems such as SAP, Bluebeam, 3CX, Employee Navigator, and Spectrum/Trimble
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience administering FMLA required

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee questions regarding FMLA, other leave programs, and short-term and long-term disability
• Assist employees with the FMLA application process as needed
• Maintain accurate leave records and ensure required documentation is completed and submitted timely
• Review leave requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Process benefit updates related to Qualifying Life Events (QLEs)
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the leave administration partner to ensure accurate and timely case processing
• Support administration of medical, dental, vision, accident, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs
• Process benefit enrollments and update beneficiary coverage as needed
• Assist with the development of training materials and the translation of benefit-related documents as required
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly absentee reports
• Generate additional reports as requested to support HR and compliance initiative
• Monitor and respond to employee inquiries via phone and benefits inbox
• Respond to employee emails and calls related to benefits and leave topics

Benefits

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED