Benefits & Leave Strategist

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

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.