Benefits & Leave Analyst

Ascent Shared Services LLC; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Wellness program

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, seeks a Benefits & Leave Analyst to administer benefit programs and leave processes across the employee lifecycle. You will coordinate with carriers, brokers, and payroll, ensure accurate HRIS data, and drive improvements in reporting and compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in benefits or leave administration, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in benefits/leave admin, HRIS, payroll, or related area.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state leave requirements advantageous.
• Ability to handle confidential information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), HSA, FSA, EAP).
• Process elections, life events, status changes, and HRIS transactions.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and payroll; resolve enrollment and billing issues.
• Manage leave of absence administration and return-to-work requirements.
• Prepare reports on eligibility, enrollment, leave activity, and costs; drive process improvements.

Skills

HRIS data administration

Payroll coordination

HR reporting

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Data audits

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

About AscentAscent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.Our Guiding PrinciplesAt the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.What You’ll DoThe Benefits & Leave Analyst administers Ascent’s employee benefit programs and leave processes, maintains accurate benefits and leave data, coordinates with internal and external partners, and prepares billing and reporting. The position is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant administration across the employee lifecycle, with primary accountability for benefits, leave, reporting, reconciliations, audits, vendor coordination, and HRIS data integrity.Serves as a subject-matter resource and primary point of contact for benefits, leave administration, disability coordination, and related employee questions. The analyst partners with employees, managers, payroll, vendors, and the Human Capital team to resolve issues and improve employee experience.Benefit AdministrationAdminister employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), HSA, FSA, EAP, and other voluntary benefits.Process benefit elections, life events, status changes, terminations, evidence-of-insurability items, and related HRIS transactionsCoordinate with carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and payroll to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing, and deduction issues.Support annual open enrollment activities, benefit communication materials, employee education, carrier issue resolution, and ongoing process improvements that enhance service, compliance, and operational efficiency.Leave AdministrationManage leave of absence administration for assigned employee groups, including FMLA, STD, ADA, personal leave, and other company or state-mandated leave programs.Track leave cases, eligibility, required notices, certifications, deadlines, extensions, intermittent leave usage, and return-to-work requirements.Coordinate leave cases with employees, managers, payroll, and third-party administrators to ensure proper documentation, timely communication, and accurate pay treatment.Maintain confidential case documentation and escalate complex or high-risk matters through the appropriate Human Capital or legal process.Reporting, audits, and process improvementPrepare reports on benefits eligibility, enrollment, plan participation, leave activity, disability status, benefit costs, payroll deductions, and related workforce metrics.Review benefit invoices, eligibility files, deduction files, and vendor reports for accuracy and timely resolution.Provide administrative, instructional, and HRIS support across Ascent business units.Perform other department and company-related duties and special projects as assigned.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related discipline preferredMinimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, HRIS data administration, payroll coordination, HR reporting, or a related specialtyWorking knowledge of employee benefit plans, eligibility and enrollment rules, FMLA, Short-Term Disability, ADA accommodation processes, Paid Parental Leave, and related federal and state requirementsExperience with data audits, eligibility reconciliations, vendor reviews, and benefit or leave-related process improvements preferredDemonstrated ability to manage confidential employee information, sensitive leave cases, multiple deadlines, and detailed administrative processesAscent’s Competitive Benefits401(k) and employer matchingLife InsuranceHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Wellness ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition ReimbursementHealth Savings Account (HSA)Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay