Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist

Four Winds Casinos Career Site • New Buffalo, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for assisting in the administration of employee benefits and managing leave requests/accommodations requiring specialized attention. This role involves assisting the Benefits & Leave Operations Manager in reviewing benefit plan designs, tracking and managing leave and accommodation cases, and serving as an escalation point for the benefits and leave teams. The position also requires performing duties of a Benefits Specialist and Leave Administrator as assigned. The role also emphasizes promoting a positive and respectful work environment, encouraging employee involvement, and retaining employees through training and development.

Requirements

• Computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Word or related software.
• Excellent oral and written skills preferred.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to write effective letters, memos, speeches. and articles for publication.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from staff members at all levels, guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Benefits & Leave Operations Manager in reviewing benefit plan designs and makes recommendations to further enhance offerings.
• Assists with the tracking/managing of leave and accommodation cases to ensure proper care and considerations are given.
• Serves an additional point of contact for benefits team and leave team requests that require escalation and/or further review.
• Performs Benefits Specialist and Leave Administrator duties as assigned.
• Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.
• Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Retains employees through involvement in employee training and development.
• Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.

What This Job Offers

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