Job Description

The Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (groups health, dental, vision, short-term disability, FMLA, State and local leave laws, life insurance, and 401(k)) plans).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the leave administration process.
  • Serve as the primary contact for leave administration vendors.
  • Manage the leave administration process for the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to return to work.
  • Main reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work.
  • Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, worker’s compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Oversee the return-to-work process for employees returning to work process.
  • Draft and recommend revisions to the company leave policies ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Maintain knowledge of all leave accommodations laws including FMAL, ADA, and state and local laws.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims and processing.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments
  • Coordinate daily benefits processing including new enrollments, life events, COBRA, and terminations.
  • Ensure all benefits are set up correctly in the HRIS system and transmitted appropriately to carriers.
  • Assist employees with benefits claim issues and plan changes.
  • Document and maintain benefit procedures.
  • Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollment, changes, and plan contributions.
• Manage communications and act as the main point of contact for all benefits inquiries
  • Partner with onboarding to answer questions that occur in new hire orientation
  • Design and distribute materials for benefits orientation and open enrollment
  • Maintain the Benefits SharePoint site ensuring all information is up to date and accessible to employees.
  • Provide benefit plan interpretation, guidance and counsel to employees and HR Team members
• Oversee all benefits billing
  • Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and submit to accounting for payment
  • Provide necessary report for allocation/billing charges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of benefits experience OR 7 years of benefits experience
• 2 years of leave administration experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by FMLA. ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of common employee benefits practices and procedures.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS, payroll, and similar human resource management software and practices.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study.
• CRE Industry a plus.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential.

Additional Information

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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com