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Brasfield & Gorrie; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Leave & Benefits Coordinator to serve as the primary administrator for all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, personal, military, and bonding leaves, while supporting Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and other benefit plans.

You will ensure accurate records, communicate with employees, coordinate with payroll and carriers, and deliver confidential, compliant service across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years HR experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• PHR, CEBS, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience administering leave of absence programs in HR strongly preferred.
• Experience with AbsenceSoft, SuccessFactors (EC), E1 or comparable HR/payroll systems strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws (FMLA, ADA) and applicable state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for all leave of absence cases (FMLA, personal, military, bonding/parental).
• Communicate with employees regarding leave process, required documentation, and policies; send notices (eligibility letters, FMLA designation letters, leave exhaustion notices).
• Coordinate return-to-work dates and accommodations with supervisors and jobsite staff.
• Review payroll and employee files weekly to resolve errors; prepare leave utilization reports and trend analysis for HR leadership.
• Coordinate monthly invoice process for leave; generate and send premium invoices; track payments and coordinate with Accounting.

Skills

HR experience

Microsoft Excel

Leave management

Analytical skills

HIPAA confidentiality

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PHR/CEBS certification preferred

Tools

AbsenceSoft

SuccessFactors (EC)

E1

Smartsheet

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Leave & Benefits Coordinator to serve as the primary administrator for all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, personal, military, and bonding leaves, while supporting Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and other benefit plans.

You will ensure accurate records, communicate with employees, coordinate with payroll and carriers, and deliver confidential, compliant service across the organization.