Benefits Analyst - Leave of Absence

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Duties:

• Coordinates and administers employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, disability, paid caregiver & parental, military, etc.) ensuring compliance with applicable policies and federal, state and local laws

• Serves as the primary point of contact for leave requests communicating directly with team members advising them on appropriate leave processes and policies, assisting with leave requests and escalations

• Maintains strong relationships with absence management / disability vendor and other vendor partners.

• Provides recommendations on policy and process changes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, high efficiency & effectiveness and alignment with overall company Total Rewards strategy.

• Acts as a resource to HR Business Partners and managers for ADA requests.

• Serves as subject matter expert on leave administration and ensures systems and administrative processes are consistent with compliance requirements

• Audits leave data and provides reporting metrics and analytics as requested.

• Provides training and resources that advise HR, managers and team members on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, and short- and long-term disability benefits and other leave types as needed.

• Preserves confidentiality of employee health and sensitive information.

• Leads new program/vendor implementations and/or process improvements.

• Assists with other benefit programs and processes including U.S. annual open enrollment

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• 2 years experience with Leaves of Absence, Benefits Administration or related area required

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

• Bachelors preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• 1-2 years experience with Workday HRIS preferred

• 1-2 years experience in customer service and administrative practices

• Microsoft applications

• Familiarity with regulatory framework governing benefits and HR including but not limited to HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, ACA, and benefits-related DOL and IRS regulations.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate organizational benefits programs to employees.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external vendors and customers.

• Demonstrated ability in dealing with different levels of employees and the ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee data.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, set priorities, organize, implement and administer effectively in all areas of accountability.

• Strong analysis and organizational skills; attention to detail.

• Ability to create and distribute end-user reports as needed, with various frequency & formats and assist internal and external customers in understanding the data.

• Analyzing policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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