HR Benefits & Leave Partner

The HR Benefits & Leave Partner will bring expertise, empathy, and strategic thinking to the way we support our people.This is a remote-based HR role with a strong focus on U.S. benefits and leave administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FMLA, STD, LTD, paid leave programs, and regulatory compliance.You'll serve as a trusted resource for team members and leaders while partnering with HR leadership to evaluate programs, identify opportunities, manage risk, control costs, and create a better employee experience.What You'll Own:Benefits & LeaveManage the administration of U.S. employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability.Lead administration of leave programs, including FMLA, STD, and LTD leaves of absence.Advise employees on benefit eligibility, leave requirements, and related questions.Develop clear, engaging benefits and leave communications, including FAQs, notifications, presentations, orientations, and benefit materials.Evaluate existing benefits, leave policies, and wellness programs and recommend improvements to HR leadership.Analyze self-insured medical plan costs and identify opportunities for employee engagement and cost containment.Partner with HR Business Partners to address benefits and leave questions and concerns.Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Maintain working knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, paid leave laws, and applicable IRS reporting requirements.Complete required census, auditing, reporting, and compliance activities.Stay current on changing regulations and help minimize organizational risk.HR Business PartnershipBuild effective relationships with employees, leaders, and HR colleagues across the organization.Provide HR guidance and interpretation on employee relations matters when needed.Support fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices.Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on employee engagement, satisfaction, productivity, and retention.Support onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll processes, employee separations, and other HR activities as needed.Provide management training and coaching on a variety of people-related topics.