Senior Benefits & Leave Strategist

TRC Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions partnering with a Fortune 500 construction industry leader in the Buckhead area, Atlanta, is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst focused on leave administration and benefits operations.

The role responsibilities include managing FMLA/ADA and state leave processes, coordinating with TPAs, and ensuring compliance with ERISA and HIPAA. Strong Excel skills and vendor management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2–4+ years in benefits administration with a focus on leave of absence management.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, and multi-state leave regulations.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and formula-driven spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries related to leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term and long-term disability, and state-mandated programs.
• Guide employees through the leave process while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.
• Partner with TPAs and leave management vendors to coordinate claims administration and return-to-work processes.
• Monitor ongoing leave cases and address issues to ensure seamless employee support.
• Analyze leave utilization data, identify trends, and prepare recurring reports for HR and leadership.
• Support administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Assist with monthly benefits billing reconciliations and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Monitor plan performance and provide analytical support for benefits initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits data within HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ERISA.
• Support continuous process improvements and contribute to special projects within the benefits function.

Skills

Leave of absence management

HR analytics

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Vendor management

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions partnering with a Fortune 500 construction industry leader in the Buckhead area, Atlanta, is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst focused on leave administration and benefits operations.

The role responsibilities include managing FMLA/ADA and state leave processes, coordinating with TPAs, and ensuring compliance with ERISA and HIPAA. Strong Excel skills and vendor management experience are essential.