Senior Benefits Systems & Leave of Absence Partner

Premier Talent Partners; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Premier Talent Partners is looking for a Senior Benefits Systems & Leave of Absence Partner to join their team in San Mateo, California, for a 6-month contract. The role involves supporting the transition of an acquired company to U.S. benefits and leave programs, ensuring operational efficiency across benefits enrollment and management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in U.S. benefits administration and a strong background in Workday Benefits systems. Commands a salary range of $60.00 - $62.00/hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health and welfare programs.
• 2+ years of Workday Benefits experience, including benefits administration and system support.
• Experience managing leave of absence programs and working with third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of acquired employees onto U.S. benefits programs.
• Coordinate leave of absence programs and ensure compliance.
• Audit and validate Workday benefits enrollment and data.

Skills

U.S. benefits administration

Workday Benefits

Leave management

Data validation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Work Schedule: M - F from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: $60.00 - 62.00/hour

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Benefits Systems & Leave of Absence (LOA) Partner on a 6-month contract to support the transition of an acquired company to U.S. benefits and leave programs.

This role will play a critical part in ensuring a smooth operational transition across benefits enrollment, leave administration, and benefits systems integration. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in U.S. benefits operations, leave management, and Workday Benefits systems, with experience supporting benefits migrations, implementations, or open enrollment rollouts.

This position will work closely with internal HRIS and benefits teams, external vendors, and our broker partner Newfront (WTW) to ensure accurate benefits administration and a seamless employee experience during the transition.

Key Responsibilities

Melio Benefits & Leave Transition

• Support the transition of acquired employees onto Xero’s U.S. benefits programs, ensuring accurate eligibility, enrollment, and payroll deductions.
• Lead operational support for new hire enrollment, including auditing enrollment data and eligibility files.
• Coordinate the transition of leave of absence programs and third-party leave administrators, ensuring continuity of service and compliance.
• Serve as a key operational partner supporting employee benefits and leave inquiries during the transition period.
• Partner closely with Newfront (WTW) to support benefits administration and carrier coordination.
• Assist with vendor implementations, including carrier connectivity, eligibility file validation, and data reconciliation.
• Ensure vendors and leave administrators are aligned with Xero’s operational standards and compliance requirements.

Benefits Systems & Workday Implementation

• Support the transition of benefits administration from PlanSource to Workday Benefits.
• Audit and validate Workday benefits enrollment EIBs and eligibility data.
• Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for benefits implementations and enhancements.
• Partner with HRIS teams to ensure accurate data flow between Workday, payroll, and benefits carriers.

Benefits Administration & Compliance

• Support the administration of U.S. benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with complex leave cases in partnership with internal teams and third-party leave administrators.
• Ensure accurate benefits data management and reporting throughout the transition.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health and welfare programs.
• 2+ years of Workday Benefits experience, including benefits administration and system support.
• Participation in at least two Workday implementations, benefits migrations, or open enrollment rollouts.
• Experience supporting benefits system integrations, eligibility file audits, and enrollment data validation.
• Experience managing or coordinating leave of absence programs and third-party leave administrators.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting benefits transitions during M&A or organizational integrations.
• Familiarity with PlanSource and Workday Benefits administration.
• Experience working with benefits brokers or consulting partners such as Newfront (WTW).
• Strong expertise in benefits systems, particularly Workday Benefits.
• Deep understanding of U.S. benefits administration and leave compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail in benefits data validation, enrollment audits, and systems testing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HRIS, payroll, vendors, and benefits partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-moving implementation environments.

Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.