Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist

Slide Insurance•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology. At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded! As a Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist, you'll play an important role in supporting what makes Slide unique: our people. From benefits and leave administration to workplace accommodations, you'll help employees navigate important moments in their lives while reinforcing the culture, care, and support that define the Slide Vibe.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, leave administration, HR operations, or a related area, including self-insured medical plan experience
Experience administering benefit and leave programs, including annual enrollment, employee communications, vendor coordination, and multi-state leave requirements
Experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, leave management vendors, and payroll processes
Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems; ADP experience preferred
Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, including self-funded medical and disability plans, and working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, USERRA, and applicable state leave requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
Proven ability to build effective relationships with employees, leaders, vendors, and business partners while delivering a positive employee experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-state, regulated, financial services, insurance, or publicly traded organization preferred
SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or similar professional certification preferred
Strong Excel skills preferred

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs, including self-insured medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, and voluntary benefits
Manage benefit enrollments, life events, changes, terminations, and employee data maintenance
Serve as a primary resource for employee benefit questions, eligibility, coverage, and deductions
Partner with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing, and employee issues
Support annual enrollment activities, employee communications, system testing, and data validation
Review benefit invoices, perform audits and reconciliations, and maintain accurate benefit records
Serve as the primary internal resource for leave programs and workplace accommodations
Partner with the third-party leave administrator to coordinate leave activity, employee communications, escalations, and return-to-work processes
Manage workplace accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process with employees and leaders
Monitor leave activity, status changes, and key dates to ensure accurate HRIS and payroll updates
Maintain confidentiality and support compliance with applicable leave and accommodation requirements
Support benefits and leave administration in accordance with applicable regulations, plan requirements, and company policies
Perform audits, reporting, data validation, and documentation to support compliance and internal controls
Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee communications, system functionality, and vendor performance
Provide backup payroll support, including benefit deductions, leave-related payroll impacts, and payroll validation activities