Full Time | Specialty Trade in Construction7 Days Ago
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BELFOR Property Restoration is Hiring a Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist Near Birmingham, MI
RESTORING MORE THAN PROPERTYFlooding. Fires. Windstorms. Hundreds of thousands of clients rely on BELFOR Property Restoration each year to rebuild their lives, homes, and businesses. We're Restoring More Than Property. With BELFOR specialists in every major metropolitan area in the USA ready to respond 24/7/365, we provide the fastest, highest quality service that's unmatched in the industry. The right response team can mean the difference between recovery and total loss. In the midst of chaos, you need an experienced company with a proven track record and solid relationships with leading insurance providers. BELFOR is looking for qualified candidates for the following position. BELFOR team members are a unique breed, committed to restoring not only property, but restoring lives for those affected by disasters, large or small. BELFOR also offers a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. The Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist is a member of the employee benefits group within the BELFOR HR department. This role works regularly with the Benefits Manager, Head of HR, HR team, and various department, general, and regional managers within the organization. The Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day case management of employees on various leaves of absences and assisting with Benefits related questions, planning, and administration. Responsibilities
Work with BELFOR managers to Identify employees on leaves of absences and administer the proper leave process including FMLA, ADA and other state approved leaves
Identify needs for reasonable accommodations under the ADA and make recommendations
Advise employees on eligibility and completing necessary documentation
Review leave documentation and make decisions on next steps in the leave case
Frequently communicate with employees, health care provider offices, and managers regarding management of the case
Collect insurance premiums from employees that are on a leave of absence
Enter and update case management software for each leave and accommodation case
Work with HR team to make employment decisions related to leaves and accommodations
Lead case reviews with outside counsel as necessary
Administer new hire benefits enrollment and assist in planning and implementation of annual open enrollment
Complete audits, process qualifying life event benefit changes
Prepare and distribute communications to employees regarding benefits and support benefit questions and concerns
Assist with wellness program initiatives
Communicate regularly with benefits broker and benefits vendor contacts
Assist in the process of Filing disability, accident and death claims
Term employee benefits, send benefit termination letters, and initiate COBRA notices
Review and process monthly benefit invoices
Support compliance to benefits and leave management in regards to pertinent federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Medicare