**Description** Job Title: Benefits Specialist ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Facilitates all Leaves of Absence from beginning to end. + Responsible for tracking of FMLA hours, certification papers, and re-certifications. + Tracks employees' available leave time, sending timely reminders via phone and certified letter when leave is expected to exhaust and partnering with HR Management as necessary. + Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans. + Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs. + Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents. + Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave. + Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims. + Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits. + Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits. + Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications. + Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process. + May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization. REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS + Proven work experience as a HR professional, with direct experience in benefits administration and processing/tracking Leaves of Absence + Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Self- Starter + Familiarity with HR databases + Be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment + High school diploma or equivalent (required) Internal communication is required on a daily basis with all levels of positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information). **_EOE, including Disability/Vets_**