Benefits & Leave Specialist — Compliance & Open Enrollment

Reece USA

Addison (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Reece USA is hiring a Benefits & Leave Specialist to administer health and welfare benefits, manage leave of absence programs, and partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure compliant and employee-centered support throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires handling complex leave cases across a multi-state workforce, coordinating with Voya and People Experience Partners to deliver accurate guidance and timely responses in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of progressive experience administering leave of absence programs, including ownership of the full lifecycle from intake through return to work.
Experience managing health and welfare benefits with a strong focus on customer service and regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of employee benefits, FMLA, ADA, PWFA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
Experience using an HRIS such as Workday or a comparable Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

Responsibilities

Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for leave of absence programs and workplace accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, statutory leave programs, and company leave policies.
Independently manage a caseload of leave and accommodation requests from initial intake through return to work, ensuring timely communication, documentation, and resolution.
Partner with the Company's third-party leave administrator (Voya) to ensure accurate and timely administration of leave requests while serving as the primary internal resource for employees and managers.
Coordinate all aspects of the leave process, including eligibility determinations, required notices, medical certifications, leave extensions, benefit continuation, return-to-work planning, and case closure.
Lead and facilitate the ADA interactive process by partnering with employees, managers, and People Experience Business Partners to evaluate accommodation requests, identify reasonable accommodations, and document outcomes.
Monitor leave activity for compliance, trends, and potential misuse, escalating concerns appropriately while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.