Benefits & Leave Specialist — Hybrid, Multi-State

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth

Team atmosphere

Annual bonus

Wellness initiatives

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to manage multi-state leave, enrollment, and benefit data for a diverse workforce. Hybrid work arrangement within the service territory FL among others, coordinating with HR, Payroll, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant administration.

Responsibilities include leave case management, Open Enrollment support, data reconciliation across systems, and maintaining confidential, well-documented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3 years of progressive benefits/leave administration experience.
• Experience with multi-state leave and third-party administrators preferred.
• Knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and state/local leave programs.

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, vendor feeds, payroll deductions, and prepares monthly reports.
• Administers health and welfare programs and Open Enrollment processes.
• Responds to employee inquiries and maintains confidential case files.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office suite

HRIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

SAP SuccessFactors/Employee Central

ADP

BenefitFocus

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to manage multi-state leave, enrollment, and benefit data for a diverse workforce. Hybrid work arrangement within the service territory FL among others, coordinating with HR, Payroll, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant administration.

Responsibilities include leave case management, Open Enrollment support, data reconciliation across systems, and maintaining confidential, well-documented