Benefits Specialist Contractor

• Bachelor’s degree Human Resource, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience administering leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and state/local leave laws; experience administering or coordinating leave/accommodation programs across multiple countries required.
• In-depth working knowledge of federal, state, and applicable international leave and accommodation regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading the ADA interactive process and managing accommodation requests end-to-end.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave/disability administrators, insurance carriers, and in-country HR or legal partners.
• Experience working with in-country HR or legal partners to apply local employment law in a multi-country operating environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent, sensitive leave cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex policies clearly and empathetically to employees at all levels.
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential employee information.
• Proficiency with HRIS and leave management systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, ServiceNow, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources), or Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) certification a plus.
• Spanish or Dutch language proficiency a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Does this position sound like something you would enjoy and be successful at, but you’re not sure you have the exact qualifications to be considered? While our job descriptions are an outline for the type of candidate we’re looking for, it is not a checklist. We encourage you to apply!

This role is not open to candidates located in Colorado, Connecticut, California, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington.