Act as a liaison between Blue Origin and its leaves administrator and Blue employees.
Provide leaves case management oversight, answering complex questions, understanding the employee's situation, applying the appropriate benefits, responding to changing circumstances and needs, and paving the way for a connected and trusted leave experience.
Engage with employee, manager, and HR Business Partners throughout the life cycle of the leave, from initiation to return to work, answering questions, coaching, and educating them throughout the process.
Serve as subject matter expert for the leave programs in alignment with company policies and processes.
Collaborates with key business stakeholders and leaders to ensure specialized leave policy programs are successful across the organization.
Lead group and one-to-one consultation sessions about leave and disability events, benefits, and options available to employees.
Conduct individual, site or regional leave/accommodation/disability deep dives and analysis.
Collaborate with legal and compliance stakeholders on regulatory/employment liability issues as they relate to complex cases and/or policy development with leave, disability and/or accommodation.
A focus on continuous improvement, identifying process and/or performance deficiencies, and implementing an improvement plan.
Build trust and confidence in the Benefits and Leaves Team through proactive stakeholder interactions.
Address and respond to sensitive, confidential and/or escalated situations (e.g., legal requests, executive escalations, business continuity responses).
Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation.
Maintains current knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including FMLA, ADA, state, and local laws
Performs related duties as assigned by Sr. Manager, Benefits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
5+ years Benefits related experience with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Disability and Leave Administration
Deep subject matter expertise with demonstrated expertise in statutory disability plans, short- and long-term disability, disability accommodation (ADA/ADAAA/FEHA, etc.) and/or Federal/State leaves of absence (FMLA).
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
Project, program and/or team management/leadership skills and experience.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
Ability to understand, evaluate, and make judgments on proposals (RFPs).
Knowledge of benefits contract language.
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, USERRA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Solid analytical capabilities, decision making skills and ability to exercise appropriate judgment.
Strong organization skills: ability to effectively prioritize workflow from multiple sources.
Strong quality orientation with an attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
High learning agility; strong initiative; self-starter with a positive attitude.
Strong sense of integrity and ability to effectively manage and maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
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