Leave & Benefits Coordinator

Newrest; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch every day

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life insurance paid by the company

Additional life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation assistance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave Award

Holiday pay

Recognition and incentive programs

Job summary

Newrest seeks a Leave Specialist to coordinate employee leaves including FMLA, ADA, parental, and other LOAs. You will handle documentation, benefits tracking, and return-to-work coordination while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

You will also provide guidance to staff throughout the process, maintain records, and support routine office tasks. The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong customer service in a collaborative HR environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or administrative duties
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer-service mindset
• Comfort handling sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Leave & Claims Administration: Initiate and track employee leaves including FMLA, ADA, Parental, and Personal LOAs
• Track employment and active benefits status throughout leave periods
• Coordinate return-to-work documentation and liaise with HR and management
• Maintain accurate and secure documentation in Employee Navigator and internal trackers
• Provide claims assistance to employees and/or families
• Compliance & Support: Ensure employee information is managed in compliance with HIPAA and company policy
• Maintain accurate digital and physical records related to leaves
• Provide guidance to employees throughout the leave process
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements related to food safety, quality standards, health and safety regulations, and company policies
• Office Administration: Provide additional office support through scanning, printing, mailing, filing etc.
• Ensure the office looks organized and clean
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Manage appointments and calendars
• BENEFITS OFFERED: Free lunch every day
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave Award
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Tools

Employee Navigator

Job description

Newrest seeks a Leave Specialist to coordinate employee leaves including FMLA, ADA, parental, and other LOAs. You will handle documentation, benefits tracking, and return-to-work coordination while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

You will also provide guidance to staff throughout the process, maintain records, and support routine office tasks. The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong customer service in a collaborative HR environment.