Benefits & Leave Specialist

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with公司"

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Disability coverage

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

College Coach to assist with education

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental

Military

Bereavement

Sick leave

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Benefits & Leave Specialist to oversee employee benefits programs and leave processes. The role provides guidance to employees and managers, supports regulatory compliance, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong customer service with expertise in benefits administration, leave management, and employee communications, contributing to an improved employee experience across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of benefits experience and leave administration
• Knowledge of employment laws for various states
• Strong customer service skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrable experience in recruiting
• Effective negotiating skills
• Ability to travel when necessary (less than 25%)
• Planning/organizational skills and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage benefits and PTO programs
• Admin of benefits and PTO program (Employee Navigator)
• Work cross-functionally to ensure benefit enrollments are completed
• Serve as SME for all benefits and leave issues
• Process reports and answer questions for insurance providers
• Maintain payroll deduction reports and annual deduction report
• Manage annual health screening process for benefit-eligible employees
• Create and present quarterly training on a benefit topic
• Process the 5500 Notice to employees
• Manage ACA reporting processes
• Assist with Verification of Employment
• Administer and ensure compliance for all leaves; FMLA/CFRA/ADA/STD/LTD
• Administer the degree assistance program
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recruiting

Negotiation

Travel ability

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Benefits & Leave Specialist to serve as a key resource for employees across the organization. In this role, you'll manage employee benefits programs, administer leave of absence processes, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and provide expert guidance to employees and managers. The ideal candidate combines strong customer service skills with a detailed understanding of benefits administration, leave management, and employee communications. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience while partnering with teams across the company to ensure our benefits programs operate efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and present employee benefit orientations
• Admin of benefits and PTO program (Employee Navigator)
• Work cross-functionally with departments to ensure their employees complete their benefit enrollments in a timely manner
• Function as a SME for all benefits and leave issues
• Process reports and answer questions for insurance providers
• Maintain and process payroll deduction reports to field and office payroll
• Maintain and process the annual deduction report
• Manage the annual health screening process for all benefit eligible employees
• Create and present quarterly training for all employees on a benefit topic
• Process the 5500 Notice to employees
• Manage and ensure compliance to ACA reporting process
• Assist with Verification of Employment
• Administer and ensure compliance for all leaves; FMLA/CFRA/ADA/STD/LTD
• Administer the degree assistance program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other HR related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of benefits experience and leave administration
• Knowledge of employment laws for various states
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrable experience in recruiting
• Effective negotiating skills
• Ability to travel when necessary (less than 25%)
• Knowledge in MS Office, and various HRIS
• Planning/organizational skills

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Benefits

We are committed to providing Shambaugh & Son employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package.

• multiple medical plan options
• dental
• vision
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• company-paid life insurance
• a 401(k) savings plan with company contribution
• disability coverage
• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance

Employees also have access to a variety of company-provided resources at no cost that support work, life, and family responsibilities, including mental health, wellness, finance, and legal services.

• mental health
• wellness
• finance
• legal services

• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Coach to assist with educational decisions

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental
• military
• bereavement
• applicable federal and state sick leave
• Other incentives are available based on position level and/or job specifics

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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