Strategic Benefits Manager — Leave & Compliance

The Addison Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with 4% match + 4% safe harbor

FSA and HSA options

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator in Phoenix, AZ to oversee employee benefits programs, leave administration, and regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant and efficient benefits operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with benefits administration, FMLA/ADA/COBRA/ACA, and supporting employees in Arizona and California.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in HR/employee benefits or related field.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA and state leave laws.
• Experience supporting Arizona and California employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave of absence and workplace accommodation requests from submission through resolution.
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA, disability benefits, paid family and medical leave.
• Guide employees and managers through benefits, leave, disability, and accommodation processes.
• Coordinate the interactive accommodation process with HR, Legal, Payroll and external providers.
• Develop return-to-work plans and ensure accommodations are implemented.
• Manage COBRA, ACA reporting, Form 5500 and retirement plan reporting.
• Review invoices and billing for health, retirement, and voluntary benefits.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Leave administration

Vendor management

Employee relations

Tools

Paylocity

Employee Navigator

Fidelity 401(k)

Job description

The Addison Group is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator in Phoenix, AZ to oversee employee benefits programs, leave administration, and regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant and efficient benefits operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with benefits administration, FMLA/ADA/COBRA/ACA, and supporting employees in Arizona and California.