Remote Benefits & Leave Programs Manager

Meadows of Wickenburg; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadows Behavioral Health is seeking a seasoned HR Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k). You will administer PTO and LOA programs, ensuring compliance and accurate deductions in partnership with payroll.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and HRIS expertise, with 5+ years in HR. A Bachelor’s in a related field and HR certification are preferred. This is a full-time position in the Phoenix area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR preferred).
• 5+ years of Human Resources. Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans, FMLA, ADA, LOA, HIPAA, ERISA, and payroll processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, MS Office (especially Excel) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong customer service, organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Employee and Manager coaching

Responsibilities

• Key contributor in developing, implementing, and servicing all aspects of the company’s benefit programs. Provides front line customer service and support for benefits function.
• Reconciles all monthly invoices for benefit plans to ensure accuracy between vendors invoices, internal records, and payroll deductions; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Performs research and data compilation for benefit surveys and reports.
• Assists with annual open enrollment for health and welfare plans, communication, planning and vendor implementation.
• Maintains plan documents such as SPDs, SMMs and SARs and develops and maintains administrative procedures. Coordinates and publishes benefits information on the company’s intranet site.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assists managers and employees with information regarding eligibility for leave process, including personal and FMLA leave, STD and ADA process, guides employees through the application process. Reviews LOA/FMLA/ADA requests and makes recommendations to HR Manager and Director regarding approving/denying requests according to Company policy and property precedent.
• Maintains communication regarding expirations, late premium notices, LOA/FMLA/ADA and Workers Comp.
• Tracks LOA/FMLA/ADA’s and Workers Comp; monitoring leave timelines and return to work statuses.
• Upon receipt of term information, compute insurance payment due for all separating employees, transfers, and those on Leave.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Payroll knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Payroll systems

HRIS systems

Job description

Meadows Behavioral Health is seeking a seasoned HR Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k). You will administer PTO and LOA programs, ensuring compliance and accurate deductions in partnership with payroll.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and HRIS expertise, with 5+ years in HR. A Bachelor’s in a related field and HR certification are preferred. This is a full-time position in the Phoenix area.