Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist - HR/Employee Services

Our client is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to lead benefits administration and manage the full leave program. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong compliance knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting employees through benefits, wellness, and leave processes.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze benefits and leave reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan‑level regulations.
• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding and support UKG enrollment.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, benefit records, and leave documentation.
• Support annual open enrollment, plan renewals, and benefits audits.
• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits questions, issue resolution, and vendor coordination.
• Manage end‑to‑end leave administration (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers compensation coordination, etc.)
• Assist with training program administration, including recordkeeping and scheduling.

Qualifications/Must Haves:

• High school or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset.
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration and leave management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and employee‑support skills.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, and workers compensation.

Nice‑to‑Have:

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP)
• Benefits audit or plan renewal experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi‑shift environments.

Benefits & Perks:

• Annual bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, company‑paid LTD and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match + annual Profit Sharing
• On‑site gym, wellness program, and enhanced EAP
• Tuition reimbursement and 529 college savings options
• Vacation, Sick/Personal Time, Bereavement Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays