CORP HR BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION MGR - TIME AWAY FROM WORK

Responsible for the administration and compliance of the company's leave and time-off benefits.

This includes oversight of Paid Time Off (PTO), Leaves of Absence (LOA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Short- and Long-Term Disability programs.

Partner closely with HR, Total Rewards, Labor Relations, Legal and external vendors to ensure seamless plan administration, regulatory compliance, and a positive associate experience.

Play a key role in financial oversight, data analytics, and continuous improvement of leave-related processes and systems.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum


* 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with a focus on leave and disability programs


* Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and benefit regulations


* Experience managing vendor relationships and benefit plan financials


* Proficiency in HRIS and leave management systems


* Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Desired


* Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field


* 5+ years previous benefits administration specifically in assigned benefit plans



* Administer assigned Time Away from Work programs and ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures


* Manage the eligibility file process between internal systems and LOA Vendor, ensuring accurate data flow, identifying and correcting errors, and validating associate eligibility for benefits enrollment


* Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and IRS codes


* Collaborate with legal counsel to develop and maintain plan documents, notices, and amendments


* Partner with Total Rewards, HR teams, Labor Relations, and Leave Specialists to align leave strategies with business goals and Total Rewards objectives


* Serve as the primary liaison for division Leave Specialists, providing guidance and support on program administration


* Collaborate with Associate Communications and benefits teams to develop and manage internal and external communication materials


* Partner with Time Away from Work Plan Manager to manage financial aspects of assigned benefit plans, including vendor fees, performance guarantees, and contract terms


* Oversee monthly self-bill and reconciliation processes for vendor administrative fees


* Provide cost analysis and support negotiations for annual renewals of self-insured and fully-insured benefit plans


* Support vendor audits and ensure accurate data reporting and financial integrity


* Oversee vendor relationships, including performance reviews, issue resolution, and account management


* Conduct year-end processes and ensure timely completion of required reporting


* Develop and deliver plan management and ad hoc reports to support decision-making


* Analyze plan utilization and financial tr...