Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves)

Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves)

Location: Acton, MA - onsite

Full Time Role

Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)

This role is responsible for administering all employee benefits and managing the full leave program while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support.

Responsibilities

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

MUST HAVES:

• 5–8 years of experience in a human resources environment, with at least 3 years dedicated to benefits and leave administration.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and compliance requirements including FMLA, PFML, ADA, COBRA, STD/LTD.
• High comfort level with HR systems and data integrity

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NationMind LLC redefines workforce success for US organizations. We’re not just recruiters—we’re strategic partners delivering intelligent, agile, and compliant talent solutions that power your growth.

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