Benefits Analyst

Job Post: Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist (Contract)

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About Our ClientOur client is a globally recognized pioneer and industry leader in wireless technology and digital communications. Operating at the cutting edge of mobile innovation, connectivity, and computing, they empower a smarter, more connected world. Joining their team means supporting world-class talent in a high-impact, collaborative environment where your work directly enables employees to thrive.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and empathetic Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you will serve as a key resource for employees and leadership navigating leave policies, statutory regulations, and benefit interactions. You will manage complex multi-jurisdictional leaves (US, Canada, and Mexico) while partnering closely with payroll, benefits, and external vendors to ensure seamless operations and compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeave Administration: Handle intake, eligibility verification, and tracking for medical, personal, parental, military, and disability leaves.Regulatory Compliance: Administer leaves in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific paid family leave laws.Case Management & Documentation: Issue required notices, collect medical certifications, track intermittent/reduced schedules, and maintain confidential employee files.Return-to-Work Coordination: Support smooth transitions back to the workplace, facilitating interactive processes for reasonable accommodations and modified schedules.Global Leave Support:Canada: Coordinate ROE updates, EI sickness benefits, benefit deductions, and timecoding with Payroll/Benefits.Mexico: Coordinate IMSS claims, disability certificates (incapacidades), salary adjustments, and subsidy calculations with local teams.Benefits & Cross-Functional Support: Provide support for employee benefit programs (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO), collaborate on vendor activities, and work with Finance/Tax/Procurement to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.Employee Guidance: Guide employees and leadership through leave policies and benefit interactions with clarity and empathy.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of Benefits, HR, Finance, or related experience; ORAssociate’s degree with 4+ years of experience; ORHigh School Diploma/equivalent with 6+ years of experience. (Advanced degrees in relevant fields may substitute for up to two years of experience).
Core Skills:Experience managing leaves in the US and Canada.2–3 years of customer or employee inquiry management experience.Advanced communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex leave regulations.2–3 years of intermediate to advanced understanding of the US healthcare and absence management landscape.Technical Proficiency: Experience with ServiceNow and absence management software systems.
Physical Requirements & DetailsEnvironment: Predominantly desk/office-based (sitting). xzbcwsv Travel/Driving: None required.Pay Rate: $295.38 – $369.23 (per day)