Senior Benefits & Leave Operations Specialist

Workday Talent Hub; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solera seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to drive day-to-day administration of employee benefits, leave, and HR-side immigration support for the United States and Canada. You will be the primary contact for employees, HR partners, payroll, and vendors, ensuring accurate and timely processing while upholding company policy.

You will manage FMLA/ADA/state leaves, track usage and deadlines, coordinate return-to-work, and support 401(k) administration and Open Enrollment activities with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in benefits and leave administration.
• Direct experience supporting US benefit programs.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll/benefits systems; Workday and ADP are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for US and Canada benefits and leave administration.
• Manage FMLA, ADA, state leaves, and Canada leaves with third-party admins.
• Track leave usage, deadlines, return-to-work timing, and eligibility changes.
• Coordinate return-to-work and accommodation processes with HR and vendors.
• Explain complex leave policies clearly and escalate high-risk matters.
• Prepare payroll inputs for benefits and leave payments.
• Own 401(k) plan administration, HRIS integrations, and enrollment updates.
• Audit deferral changes and ensure accurate payroll reflections.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

HRIS knowledge

Vendor coordination

Excel

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

Jira

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Solera seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to drive day-to-day administration of employee benefits, leave, and HR-side immigration support for the United States and Canada. You will be the primary contact for employees, HR partners, payroll, and vendors, ensuring accurate and timely processing while upholding company policy.

You will manage FMLA/ADA/state leaves, track usage and deadlines, coordinate return-to-work, and support 401(k) administration and Open Enrollment activities with