Leave Specialist

Burlington Coat Factory Whse. Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Burlington Coat Factory Whse. Corp. is seeking a Leave Specialist to administer leave programs, maintain HRIS records, and coordinate benefits including COBRA, ACA/PPACA, and FMLA. The role involves providing guidance to associates and collaborating with HR on compliance and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of leave administration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of leave administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate leave programs (FMLA, COBRA, ACA/PPACA).
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and assist associates during their leave.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ERISA and related laws; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Position Overview

As a Leave Specialist, you will be responsible providing leave administration services including communicating with HR and associate about the leave program. The specialist will maintain records in HRIS system and provide assistance to associates throughout the duration of their leave. The Leave Specialist is also responsible for administration and coordination of other employee benefits, including: Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

A Day in the Life

Accountable for day-to-day administration of leave of absences including FMLA, statutory and company branded leave types. Point-of-contact with employees regarding their need for leave and ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave. Coordinate and execute financial transactions and activities such as premium invoicing, payment of premiums, payment reconciliation and coordination with payroll and related analytics. Provide high level customer service to associates answering questions and researching/resolving problems. Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off and leave of absences with Burlington. Responsible for leave administration, compliance, process, documentation, associate/manager inquiries, reporting and escalated issues. Assist managers and Human Resources partners with unapproved leaves. Ensure legal and company compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ERISA and other state and federal laws and regulations. Administer the programs in accordance with company policy and procedure to ensure compliance with both internal and external auditors. Maintain and update associate records in HRIS. Investigates and resolves questions regarding communication and legislative leave filing. Compile data and assist with preparing reports on associate leave status and utilization of leave program. Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws. Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies and communications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

You’ll Come With

• Candidates must have at minimum an associate degree.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of leave administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• You’ll enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.
• Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
• We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.
• Our teams work hard and have fun together!
• Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Company Overview

For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our every day low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates nationwide and our ability to make an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award-winning off-price retailer.

Visit BurlingtonStores.Jobs for a full listing of our available jobs.