Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist

Four Winds Casinos; New Buffalo Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Winds Casino New Buffalo is seeking a Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist to assist in administering employee benefits and handling leave requests requiring specialized attention.

The role involves supporting plan design reviews, tracking leave cases, and serving as a point of contact for escalations, with duties spanning Benefits Specialist and Leave Administrator tasks, in a casino environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; five years benefits/leave administration experience.
• Experience reviewing benefit plans and managing leave/accommodations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Benefits & Leave Operations Manager in reviewing benefit plan designs.
• Track and manage leave and accommodation cases with proper care.
• Serve as escalation contact for benefits and leave requests.
• Perform Benefits Specialist and Leave Administrator duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
11111 Wilson Road
New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA

• Human Resources
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO004883

Description

SUMMARY:

The Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for assisting in the administration of employee benefits and managing leave requests/accommodations requiring specialized attention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Assists the Benefits & Leave Operations Manager in reviewing benefit plan designs and makes recommendations to further enhance offerings
• Assists with the tracking/managing of leave and accommodation cases to ensure proper care and considerations are given
• Serves an additional point of contact for benefits team and leave team requests that require escalation and/or further review.
• Performs Benefits Specialist and Leave Administrator duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

• Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.
• Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Retains employees through involvement in employee training and development.
• Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field preferred and five years benefits and/or leave administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Word or related software. Excellent oral and written skills preferred. Strong organizational skills required.

This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write effective letters, memos, speeches. and articles for publication. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from staff members at all levels, guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. A casino environment is typically smoky.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.