Leave & Disability Benefits Specialist II

The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Discount Tire is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist II to administer FMLA and disability programs, guiding employees and vendors with accurate, compliant support. You will handle eligibility, enrollment, and documentation, ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires HR benefits experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to welfare programs and leave management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years progressive benefits/leaves experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel is required.
• Workday or other human capital management system experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and timely presentations is preferred.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills are required.
• Must communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service support to employees in leave and disability plan administration.
• Processes and manages leave requests including FMLA, short- and long-term disability.
• Handles confidential medical information in compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Evaluates escalated issues for resolution or further review.
• Verifies and processes benefits enrollment forms (electronic and paper).
• Assists employees with filing disability benefit claims.
• Serves as a liaison between vendors and employees on eligibility and coverage.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements affecting leaves and reporting.
• Assists with research of new benefits tools and wellness programs.
• Communicates state leave and disability plan changes to employees.

Skills

Benefits administration

Microsoft Office

Workday / HCM

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

HR/business courses preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Discount Tire is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist II to administer FMLA and disability programs, guiding employees and vendors with accurate, compliant support. You will handle eligibility, enrollment, and documentation, ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires HR benefits experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to welfare programs and leave management.