Benefits and Leaves Specialist

Benefits and Leaves Specialist

• Contract-to-hire (3 months on contract)
• Close in NE Portland, OR
• Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Non-profit

What you should know: Mulberry has partnered with a local non-profit organization to hire a Benefits and Leaves Specialist! You will have the opportunity to support open enrollment, and work on larger benefits focused projects during their busy season. This is a special opportunity to contribute to an organization with 124 locations, deeply-rooted in the Portland area and on a mission to support its communities through impactful initiatives and services. Reporting to the HR Director, the ideal candidate will bring a passion for service, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

A day in the life:

• Manage all Leave Administration (FMLA/OFLA/PLO/ADA) policies and processes for parishes, and schools.
• Act as initial contact for all HR and Benefits program inquiries, directing individuals to experts as needed.
• Respond to and resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefits policies and processes.
• Resolve benefits claim issues, plan changes, qualified life status changes and appeals.
• Work with the office on all benefits actions.
• Maintain and foster relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate services and communications to ensure delivery of high-quality benefit services.
• Fully participate with the Benefits and HR Project Manager to ensure effective annual Open Enrollment process.
• Cross train with the Benefits and HR Project Manager in all aspects of benefits programs and processes and dissemination of information.
• Assist with ongoing HR Portal updates
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure staffing requests are processed.
• Oversee recruitment processes.
• Prepare offer letters
• Prepare materials to process new hire, status change and termination paperwork and maintain employee files and I-9 documents and perform audits.
• Supervise the Coordinator in her supervision of the Receptionist and producing job postings, staff directory, birthday and seniority lists, etc.
• Manage meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5 years of benefits administration
• Strong communication, analytical skills, and able to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and confidentiality

Compensation and Benefits: $70,000 - $85,000 annually plus strong benefits!

Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!