Senior HR Specialist - Benefits & Leave Administration | Acton, MA

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is assisting in finding a Senior HR Specialist in Acton, MA to lead benefits administration and leave-of-absence programs. You will serve as the primary HR contact for benefits inquiries, maintain accurate HRIS records, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires 5+ years in HR with experience in benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, disability, and workers' compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Human Resources with benefits and leave program experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA and state leave programs.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits enrollment, audits, open enrollment, and renewals.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave regulations.
• Coordinate with external vendors for benefits communications.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability and wellness programs.
• Manage full leave administration including FMLA and workers' comp.

Skills

HRIS

Benefits Administration

Leave Administration

Onboarding

Compliance

Employee Records

Vendor Coordination

Reporting

FMLA

COBRA

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

UKG

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to support employee benefits administration and leave-of-absence programs. This role will serve as a key resource for employees regarding benefits, leave policies, compliance, and HR systems while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and exceptional employee support.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM

Responsibilities:

• Support new hire onboarding and benefits enrollment activities.
• Assist with benefits audits, open enrollment, and annual benefits renewal processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS systems and generate reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and company benefits and leave regulations.
• Support HR administrative initiatives, including employee training records and related documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness offerings.
• Manage the full leave administration process, including FMLA, state leave programs, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, and workers' compensation coordination.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and maintaining data accuracy.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
• Strong working knowledge of: FMLA, ADA, COBRA, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Workers' Compensation, and State Leave Programs

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience supporting annual open enrollment and benefits audits.
• Familiarity with vendor management and employee benefits communications.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Programs and more