Benefits & Leave Strategy Lead

New Vista Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO & Holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

New Vista Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist to administer comprehensive employee benefit programs and manage FMLA, LOAs, and the ADA interactive process. You will maintain confidential records and coordinate with carriers and HR partners.

This role requires strong communication, accuracy, and knowledge of federal/state leave laws; you’ll collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and operations to ensure compliant, timely leave administration and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Three+ years HR experience including benefits and leave administration.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits platforms, payroll interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Support enrollment and open enrollment activities.
• Manage FMLA and other leaves, including tracking and communications.
• Coordinate with Payroll and Finance on deductions and billing.
• Maintain confidential records and prepare required reports.
• Liaise with benefit carriers, vendors, and managers.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

ADA knowledge

Benefits administration

Workers' compensation

HRIS proficiency

Payroll interfaces

Privacy compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

New Vista Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist to administer comprehensive employee benefit programs and manage FMLA, LOAs, and the ADA interactive process. You will maintain confidential records and coordinate with carriers and HR partners.

This role requires strong communication, accuracy, and knowledge of federal/state leave laws; you’ll collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and operations to ensure compliant, timely leave administration and benefits