Sr. Benefits Specialist

Grifols SA•Raleigh, NC

51d

About The Position

This role administers employee benefit programs, manages various types of leave, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws. Manages the bi-weekly payroll and manage leave inquiries . The specialist will be required to have strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Serve as a subject matter expert on benefit and leave matters and provide guidance to HR colleagues, managers, and employees as needed.

Requirements

Experience required in leave administration (multi-state leave administration preferred)
Experience in self-funded/self-insured benefits
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products; to include advanced MS Excel skills (including but not limited to Pivot-Tables and Vlookups)
Bachelor's degree, with coursework in human resources management, business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

Manages the biweekly leave and benefit deductions and audits
Familiar with various types of benefits
Provide data reports on benefit enrollment and costs to HR Controlling
Will be the key individual managing the leave inbox as well as the back up for the benefit inbox
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and effectively
Manage the direct bill process
Experience required in leave administration (multi-state leave administration preferred)
Experience in self-funded/self-insured benefits
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products; to include advanced MS Excel skills (including but not limited to Pivot-Tables and Vlookups)
Works independently with minimal supervision, consistently demonstrating exceptional communication skills when engaging with employees, management, and third-party vendors.
Proactively contributes to the development, recommendation, and implementation of enhancements to benefits and leave programs that align with organizational goals and support employee satisfaction.
Serves as a subject matter expert on all benefit and leave-related matters, providing expert guidance and support to HR colleagues, managers, and employees to ensure understanding and effective utilization of available resources.
Responsible for overseeing and managing payroll processes, audits, and comprehensive benefits and leave programs.
Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all HR operations.
Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and Word capabilities, with proficiency in SAP and ADP EV5 systems.
Serves as a subject matter expert on benefit and leave-related matters, including state-specific leaves, COBRA regulations, and qualifying life events.
Provides expert guidance and support to HR colleagues, managers, and employees to ensure understanding and effective utilization of available resources.
Effectively manages multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and escalating issues as needed.
Works independently with minimal supervision, consistently demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills when engaging with employees, management, and third-party vendors.
Proactively contributes to the development, recommendation, and implementation of enhancements to benefits and leave programs that align with organizational goals and promote employee satisfaction.