[Remote] Senior HR Generalist, Benefit and Leave Management Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies across the United States. They are seeking a Senior HR Generalist with a focus on Benefits Administration and Leave Management to manage and administer comprehensive benefits programs while ensuring adherence to leave policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits
• Assist with new hire benefit office hours and enrollment process
• Maintains and assists with the creation of benefit resources. Oversees and maintains our benefits knowledge base
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process, including system setup, employee communication, plan selection, and enrollment support
• Serves as the subject matter expert for employees with benefit-related inquiries, providing guidance and support regarding plan options and claims issues
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits within our benefit system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Ensure weekly interfaces are sent and received by the vendor. Validate all interface error reports. Update vendor website with adjustments needed in the weekly validation process
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and consultants to resolve issues
• Collaborates with our internal communications team to develop and manage our benefits communications campaign and develops materials for other internal departments for benefits engagement
• Lead and manage the implementation of new benefit programs and activities or benefit changes
• Prepares reports on benefit costs, utilization and other relevant metrics
• Conduct monthly audits of benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensures that employee benefit-related paperwork (1095s, ACA, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits
• Administer and manage employee leave and accommodation cases, including but not limited to, short-term and long-term disability claims, paid and/or unpaid leaves (e.g., FMLA, ADA, personal leave, and other company-specific leave policies)
• Create and deliver training and communication materials to educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners (HRBPs, Employee Relations and Payroll) and our third-party leave administrator to ensure a seamless leave process for facilitating leave requests, approvals, and returns to work
• Monitor and track leave usage and ensure accurate documentation to ensure compliance and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Partners with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave-related pay and benefits
• Maintain accurate records of employee leave, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Conduct periodic audits of leave records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Track and document all accommodation requests, interactive process and outcomes
• Ensures accurate documentation of all leave and accommodations activities and maintain
• Support employees through critical moments, including wellness checks
• Effectively manages multiple high-priority tasks and works well under heavy deadline pressure in a fast-paced high growth environment with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Analyze the flow of employee benefit data and develop internal procedures, guidance and training for staff to facilitate the timely and accurate update of employee information and benefit records
• Identify necessary changes in business processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities in order to fit the business needs
• Documents benefit administration and leave accommodations practices and system procedure focusing on best practices
• Develops and implements short and long-term department area plans and set priorities Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent industry specific experience)
• Five (5) years of experience in benefits administration and leave management
• Strong understanding of various US benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits and leave policies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, workloads and timelines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel skills preferred Bene

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