Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist

Purple Communications is one of the nation's most extensive communication services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. As a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay service and video remote interpreting, the Company delivers a wide array of options designed to meet the unique communication needs of its customers. Please view our website : www.purplevrs.com

Purple Communications' vision is to provide high-quality services with innovative products that break down communication barriers for its customers. We strive to change the game because we believe communication access is a right worthy of utmost respect and because every conversation matters.

We are experiencing tremendous growth and are looking to add strong expertise to our world-class teams!

Job Responsibilities : The Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans as well as all benefit administration details as needed.

• Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and / or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their benefits and responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
• Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.

Work directly with the FMLA third-party administrator to ensure that all employer communications are timely and accurate.

Run reports from the third-party administrator to ensure that leave data is accurate.

Ensures that leaves are accurately updated in the ADP system as well as properly communicated to the payroll team in a timely manner.

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Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time :

Disclaimer :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Purple Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Principals Only