Senior Benefits & Leave Programs Manager

Meadows-Behavioral-Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadows Behavioral Health seeks a Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401(k), and to administer paid time off and leaves under FMLA and ADA. You will reconcile invoices, maintain plan documents, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 5+ years in HR with strong HRIS/Excel skills, and SHRM/PHR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience, especially in benefits/leave management.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans, FMLA, ADA, LOA, HIPAA, ERISA, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports all aspects of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401(k)).
• Manages paid time off and leave of absence in compliance with FMLA and ADA.
• Reconciles vendor invoices, maintains plan documents, and supports annual open enrollment.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and coordinates with payroll for deductions and reporting.
• Maintains LOA/FMLA/ADA records and tracks leave timelines and return-to-work status.

Skills

HRIS systems

MS Office

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) preferred

Job description

Meadows Behavioral Health seeks a Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401(k), and to administer paid time off and leaves under FMLA and ADA. You will reconcile invoices, maintain plan documents, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 5+ years in HR with strong HRIS/Excel skills, and SHRM/PHR certification preferred.