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Job Description:
A Benefits Specialist holds an essential role, offering support across all business units at Epiq. This position includes overseeing leave of absences, collaborating with leaders, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This role will also be responsible for advancing our wellness program offered to our medical plan participants and engaging employees globally in wellness activities.
Essential Job Responsibilities
In conjunction with third-party leave administrator, ensure all types of leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, personal, medical, military, and parental leaves are managed appropriately.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to leave administration.
Communicate with employees, managers, and HR partners on leave policies, procedures, and eligibility.
Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely leave payments and benefits continuation.
Maintain accurate and complete leave records and documentation in the HRIS system and other databases.
Provide reports and analysis on leave trends, costs, and utilization.
Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in leave administration and benefits.
Qualifications & Characteristics
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field is a plus.
At least two years of experience in benefits administration, with a focus on leave administration.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to leave administration, such as FMLA, ADA, and USERRA.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and other software applications.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Certification in benefits or leave administration is a plus.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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