Multi-State Benefits & Leave Navigator

CUC Corporate Brand; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus and salary increases

Recognition events

Wellness initiatives

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to manage multi-state leave and benefits for a diverse workforce. Hybrid work model within OH, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA, FL.

Key responsibilities include coordinating leave and disability cases, benefits enrollment, HRIS reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other regulations. The role requires strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressive benefits/leave experience.
• Experience handling multi-state leave and working with third-party admins preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Certification such as SHRM-CP/PHR/CEBS preferred but not required.
• Solid knowledge of HRIS, benefits administration, payroll, timekeeping, and vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages multi-state leave and disability cases from intake to return to work.
• Coordinates leave status, documentation, pay, benefit continuation, and return-to-work planning with stakeholders.
• Monitors leave approvals, certifications, extensions, and documentation; coordinates accommodations.
• Reconciles leave records across HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, vendor, and carrier systems.
• Administers health and welfare programs and open enrollment processes.
• Supports new-hire and annual Open Enrollment and eligibility reviews.
• Responds to employee inquiries and resolves eligibility, enrollment, and billing issues.
• Audits benefit eligibility files, vendor reports, and prepares cost analyses for Finance.
• Coordinates tuition reimbursement eligibility reviews and payments.
• Completes verifications of employment, income, and benefits; maintains response logs.
• Supports compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA laws.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Leave management

FMLA/ADA/USERRA

HR policies

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

SAP SuccessFactors/Employee Central

ADP

BenefitFocus

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist to manage multi-state leave and benefits for a diverse workforce. Hybrid work model within OH, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA, FL.

Key responsibilities include coordinating leave and disability cases, benefits enrollment, HRIS reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other regulations. The role requires strong communication and confidentiality.