Sr. Benefits & Leave Administrator

Clark Construction Group • Bethesda, MD

73d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Clark is a leader in the construction industry, relying on the leadership, talents, and drive of its employees to bring great projects to light. The company is looking for an energetic, results-oriented individual to build and lead a critical part of its business. This highly visible role requires a strategic and customer service-focused individual who will have significant responsibility and make a strategic impact on the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, with a strong emphasis and proven expertise in Leave of Absence, Disability Management, and ADA/ADAAA compliance.
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of complex federal, state, and local sick, disability, and leave laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding and practical application of federal and state benefit compliance requirements, including ERISA.
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong cross-functional partnerships and effectively collaborate with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems; Workday experience highly preferred.
• Able to confidentially maintain personal information and manage sensitive information discreetly.
• SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or related/similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and serve as a primary resource for complex leave of absence, job accommodation, and benefits inquiries for HR colleagues, management, and employees.
• Lead the comprehensive management and administration of all Leave of Absence (LOA) and Job Accommodation (ADA/ADAAA) programs, ensuring seamless coordination between internal sick/leave policies and complex federal, state, and local jurisdictional leave and state pay regulations.
• Strategically collaborate with Corporate Communications to develop, implement, and disseminate clear and effective leave of absence communications across diverse channels.
• Partner closely with the HRIS team to design, test, and implement absence management system configurations and enhancements.
• Actively administer and support a broad spectrum of employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to and continuous monitoring of all federal and multi-state compliance requirements related to leave, disability, and benefits.
• Actively participate in and contribute to monthly Benefits 101 webinars, providing valuable information and answering employee questions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement/401k and Company Contribution plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Short & long term disability
• Fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Back-up daycare
• Tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work-Life assistance
• Holiday contribution program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees