Employee Benefits & Leave Specialist

Grand Sierra Resort; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Sierra Resort is seeking a Benefits Administration professional to manage FMLA/ADA processes and benefits communications. You will prepare eligibility packets, review medical forms, and coordinate with the Benefits Manager on approvals.

Responsibilities include disability claims handling, monthly leave reporting, and audits of enrollments. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and strong teamwork for a fast-paced HR environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, and relevant benefits laws.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with all team members and leadership for FMLA and ADA processes.
• Prepare FMLA/ADA packets within 5 days of request once eligibility is verified.
• Review physician forms and route to Benefits Manager for approval.
• Provide Short term and Long term disability forms as needed.
• Submit disability claims online to the company insurance provider.
• Provide monthly report to corporate on current team member leaves.
• Retrieve insurance premium payments and deliver to management.
• Prepare and send monthly eligibility information via displays, email and postings.
• Audit benefit enrollments and verify dependent documents.
• Attend weekly new hire orientation to present basic benefit options.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

MS Excel

Verbal & written communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Datamagine

Job description

Grand Sierra Resort is seeking a Benefits Administration professional to manage FMLA/ADA processes and benefits communications. You will prepare eligibility packets, review medical forms, and coordinate with the Benefits Manager on approvals.

Responsibilities include disability claims handling, monthly leave reporting, and audits of enrollments. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and strong teamwork for a fast-paced HR environment.