Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

529 college savings options

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Acton, Massachusetts, United States is seeking a Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves) to administer all employee benefits and manage the full leave program. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and provide exceptional employee support while partnering with benefits vendors and HRIS teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with benefits programs, FMLA/PFML, and UKG enrollment support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Multiple years of benefits and leave administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD and related leave programs.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits vendors.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication.
• Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers’ compensation coordination).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves.
• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports.
• Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

HRIS

Vendor management

Compliance

Employee support

Onboarding

UKG enrollment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Senior HR Specialist (Benefits & Leaves)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Acton, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

Job Id : CLI-45982-8

Job Type: Direct hire

This role is responsible for administering all employee benefits and managing the full leave program while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, issue resolution, and vendor communication.
• Manage the full leave administration process (FMLA, PFML, ADA, STD/LTD, workers’ compensation coordination, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and plan-level requirements related to benefits and leaves.
• Conduct new hire benefits onboarding, including UKG enrollment support.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and benefit/leave records; generate and analyze related reports.
• Support benefits audits, plan renewals, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with training program administration as needed, including maintaining training records and supporting scheduling.

The hours are Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match + annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Sick/Personal Time, Bereavement Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• On-site gym, wellness program, and enhanced EAP
• FSA available; company-paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and 529 college savings options
• Annual bonus