Benefits & Leave Admin — Hybrid, Growth & Perks

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Athens (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Cooperative, supportive team

Annual bonus

Salary increase opportunities

Monthly recognition events

Wellness initiatives

Customizable benefits packages

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to support a multi-state workforce in a hybrid role. You will administer health and welfare programs, coordinate complex leave cases, and ensure accurate, compliant benefit data across HRIS, payroll, and vendors.

You will collaborate with HR partners, Payroll, Legal, and carriers to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and billing issues, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional employee

Qualifications

• Administers benefits and coordinates multi-state leave from intake to return to work.
• Serves as a resource for employees, managers, HR, Payroll, and carriers.
• Reconciles benefit data across HRIS, payroll, and vendors.
• Supports Open Enrollment and eligibility reviews.
• Ensures compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and state/local laws.
• Maintains confidential case files and data security.

Responsibilities

• Manages multi-state leave and disability cases from intake through return to work.
• Coordinates leave status, pay, benefit continuation, and return-to-work planning with stakeholders.
• Audits benefit eligibility files, carrier feeds, payroll deductions, and vendor reports.
• Supports tuition reimbursement eligibility reviews and related communications.
• Responds to employee inquiries and resolves issues with carriers and vendors.
• Trains HR teams and develops communications and job aids.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Multistate experience

HRIS

Compliance

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Professional certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG/Workday/ADP (HRIS)

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to support a multi-state workforce in a hybrid role. You will administer health and welfare programs, coordinate complex leave cases, and ensure accurate, compliant benefit data across HRIS, payroll, and vendors.

You will collaborate with HR partners, Payroll, Legal, and carriers to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and billing issues, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional employee