Benefits & Leave Administrator

Kroc Center; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Michigan is seeking a Benefits Specialist to assist with the administration of health, retirement, and other benefit programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, open enrollment, and leave management.

The role supports payroll deductions, responds to benefit inquiries, coordinates orientation for new hires, and maintains compliance with federal regulations. A solid HR background and confidentiality are essential, with opportunities to grow across benefits operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with HR knowledge.
• 2+ years HR experience preferred.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Willing to train across benefits processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollment and coordination of benefits programs.
• Handle leaves of absence and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate payroll deductions with payroll team.
• Respond to benefit inquiries and support new employee orientation.
• Process workers' compensation claims and related paperwork.

Skills

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

2+ years HR experience

Driver's license

Safe From Harm training

Tools

Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

HRIS

ATS

Job description

The Salvation Army in Michigan is seeking a Benefits Specialist to assist with the administration of health, retirement, and other benefit programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, open enrollment, and leave management.

The role supports payroll deductions, responds to benefit inquiries, coordinates orientation for new hires, and maintains compliance with federal regulations. A solid HR background and confidentiality are essential, with opportunities to grow across benefits operations.