Senior HR Specialist Benefits & Leave Administration

Experience: Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment strongly preferred Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in benefits and leave administration Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field strongly preferred

Qualifications: Strong working knowledge of employee benefits programs and compliance requirements High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity; UKG experience strongly preferred PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent communication and customer service abilities Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities: Administer all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, issue resolution, and vendor coordination Manage the full leave administration process, including FMLA, PFML, ADA accommodations, STD/LTD, and workers’ compensation coordination Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level regulations related to benefits and leave administration Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including enrollment support through UKG Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze reports as needed Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities Assist with training program administration, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling as needed