Benefits Leave Specialist

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Administers employee benefits and leave programs, including COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and USERRA. Enters and audits benefits data, reconciles insurance billing, manages leave software and vendor relationships, analyzes medical documentation, supports accommodations and return-to-work planning, assists with payroll and open enrollment, and researches compliance issues.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the administration of corporate benefit plans and policies and oversees Company leave programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Performs data entry of employee and benefits information for new hires, rehires, status changes, and terminations.
* Serves as a point of contact for individuals with questions regarding Company benefit programs, including leave of absence options.
* Coordinates auditing, testing, and implementation for new payroll or benefits related projects.
* Assists with reconciliation and balancing on billings for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
* Ensures COBRA is administered appropriately.
* Creates and runs reports for auditing purposes and leave analytics.
* Provides support by researching and resolving benefits related issues and recommends solutions or changes as needed.
* Researches, complies, and tracks reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
* Acts as a super user for leave administration software and serves as the liaison for third party vendor.
* Monitors State and Federal laws governing FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and any other regulated leaves.
* Analyzes documentation received from medical professionals in order to approve leave or accommodation requests.
* Confers with various departments regarding employees' leave statuses and return from leave projections.
* Supports open enrollment processes as needed.
* Assists with payroll duties as needed.
* Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.
* Receives and carries out instructions.
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates effective leadership.
* Solves problems and makes decisions independently and proactively.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree, or three to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently and proactively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
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The Company
HQ: Lincoln, NE
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Crete Carrier Corporation is one of the largest privately-owned American trucking companies, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides a full spectrum of nationwide freight transportation services across the contiguous United States through its three specialized divisions: Crete Carrier, which focuses on dry van services; Shaffer Trucking, specializing in refrigerated transport; and Hunt Transportation, which provides flatbed services for various commodities.

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