Senior Benefits & Leave Analyst

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Benefits & Leave Analyst, where you will manage leave programs, employee benefits, and retirement plans. This role emphasizes compliance with federal and state laws while providing a supportive experience for employees. With a focus on career development, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving employee well-being and satisfaction.

Benefits

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development

16 days of paid time off

Wellness courses

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in leave of absence management.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other applicable federal/state leave laws.

Responsibilities

• Administer leave of absence programs and ensure compliance with laws.
• Support benefits administration and coordinate with third-party administrators.
• Monitor and audit 401(k) contributions and assist with plan audits.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Job description

Description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Senior Benefits & Leave Analyst who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose-driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Senior Benefits & Leave Analyst plays a pivotal role in administering the organization's leave of absence programs, employee benefits, and 401(k) retirement plan. This role focuses heavily on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws-including FMLA, ADA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and workers' compensation-while supporting day-to-day benefits operations. Acting as a subject matter expert in leave management, the Analyst partners with employees, managers, HR teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless, compliant, and empathetic experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to responsive, employee-centered service.

Core Responsibilities:

Leave of Absence (50%)

• Serve as a primary resource on all leave programs (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, parental, personal leave, and workers' compensation), advising employees, managers, and HR partners
• Oversee leave case management in partnership with third-party administrators, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of escalations
• Guide managers through their responsibilities in the leave and accommodation process, including documentation and compliance best practices
• Maintain and audit leave records, dashboards, and reports to monitor trends, outcomes, and return-to-work metrics
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and benefits through tools such as manager toolkits, FAQs, and training
• Support reasonable accommodation processes and coordinate with stakeholders on return-to-work planning
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure correct pay and deductions during leaves
• Analyze leave data to identify trends and recommend process improvements

Benefits Administration (30%)

• Support the day-to-day administration of health, retirement, and insurance benefits, ensuring smooth plan operations and high-quality service delivery
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, delivering accurate, timely, and customer-focused responses
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Monitor benefit plan participation and cost trends; support preparation of reports and government filings
• Assist in open enrollment planning, communication (including presentations), testing, and post-enrollment audits

401(k) Plan Administration (20%)

• Serve as a liaison between employees, payroll, and the retirement plan provider
• Monitor and audit 401(k) contributions, eligibility, and enrollments for accuracy
• Assist with annual plan audits and nondiscrimination testing (e.g., ADP/ACP testing)
• Support the delivery of employee education materials and retirement plan communications
• Help troubleshoot employee issues related to loans, distributions, and rollovers

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required
• 5 years of related experience, with direct experience in leave of absence management
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other applicable federal/state leave laws
• Familiarity with health plan design and benefits operations (e.g., EDI, COBRA, ACA compliance)
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems; Workday preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care

Travel: Some travel may be required for vendor meetings or training (less than 10%)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay Range (will vary based on location & experience) $72,283 - $130,110

In all instances, the salary paid will satisfy minimum salary laws.

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