[Remote] Senior HR Generalist, Benefit and Leave Management Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies across the United States. They are seeking a Senior HR Generalist with a focus on Benefits Administration and Leave Management to manage and administer comprehensive benefits programs while ensuring adherence to leave policies and regulations. Responsibilities • Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits • Assist with new hire benefit office hours and enrollment process • Maintains and assists with the creation of benefit resources. Oversees and maintains our benefits knowledge base • Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process, including system setup, employee communication, plan selection, and enrollment support • Serves as the subject matter expert for employees with benefit-related inquiries, providing guidance and support regarding plan options and claims issues • Maintain accurate records of employee benefits within our benefit system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality • Ensure weekly interfaces are sent and received by the vendor. Validate all interface error reports. Update vendor website with adjustments needed in the weekly validation process • Collaborate with benefits vendors and consultants to resolve issues • Collaborates with our internal communications team to develop and manage our benefits communications campaign and develops materials for other internal departments for benefits engagement • Lead and manage the implementation of new benefit programs and activities or benefit changes • Prepares reports on benefit costs, utilization and other relevant metrics • Conduct monthly audits of benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance • Ensures that employee benefit-related paperwork (1095s, ACA, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits • Administer and manage employee leave and accommodation cases, including but not limited to, short-term and long-term disability claims, paid and/or unpaid leaves (e.g., FMLA, ADA, personal leave, and other company-specific leave policies) • Create and deliver training and communication materials to educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures • Act as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners (HRBPs, Employee Relations and Payroll) and our third-party leave administrator to ensure a seamless leave process for facilitating leave requests, approvals, and returns to work • Monitor and track leave usage and ensure accurate documentation to ensure compliance and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and legal requirements • Partners with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave-related pay and benefits • Maintain accurate records of employee leave, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality • Conduct periodic audits of leave records to ensure accuracy and compliance • Track and document all accommodation requests, interactive process and outcomes • Ensures accurate documentation of all leave and accommodations activities and maintain • Support employees through critical moments, including wellness checks • Effectively manages multiple high-priority tasks and works well under heavy deadline pressure in a fast-paced high growth environment with strong attention to detail and follow-through • Analyze the flow of employee benefit data and develop internal procedures, guidance and training for staff to facilitate the timely and accurate update of employee information and benefit records • Identify necessary changes in business processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities in order to fit the business needs • Documents benefit administration and leave accommodations practices and system procedure focusing on best practices • Develops and implements short and long-term department area plans and set priorities Skills • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent industry specific experience) • Five (5) years of experience in benefits administration and leave management • Strong understanding of various US benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs • Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits and leave policies • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, workloads and timelines • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Advanced Excel skills preferred Benefits • Flexible paid time off • 5% 401K matching program • Equity opportunities • Incentive and bonus programs • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave • Flexible spending accounts • Full-health Benefits With Base Employee Coverage Fully Funded, Comprising • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Life insurance • Short and long-term disability coverage • Income protection benefits Company Overview • MGT is a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, education (SLED) and targeted commercial clients. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.mgtconsulting.com.