Human Resource Benefits and Leave Specialist

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Job description

Why MCR Health?

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time", and to support our Mission to serve everyone. Whether you are providing direct patient care or in other areas of our Company, you can find a home here. We invite you to be part of our Company where you can grow your career and serve with your heart.

In our time of Company growth, we are seeking a Human Resources Benefits and Leave Specialist.

Location: Palmetto, FL

As part of this role, you will help oversee Benefits and Leave of Absences:

BENEFITS:

• Will process and track all leaves of absence per Company policy and state and federal law
• The Benefits & Leave Specialist interacts with employees and supervisors on Benefits and Leave issues and ensures employees are entered correctly for benefit programs.
• Responsible for setup and training of all new hires in Kronos
• Participates with the coordination, communication and execution of Open Enrollment.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

• Works with outside vendor to ensure COBRA notices are sent out to terminated employees in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper management of all administrative aspects of leave claims to include: tracking hours used/taken; return to work data; file reviews and working closely with the Managers, HR and Payroll to ensure that key dates, details and status for associates is accurate and correct
• Assists with employee questions regarding health benefits as they relate to disability leave, leave without pay, and FMLA.

What you need to bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree and at least (5) years of job-related experience OR a combination of education and experience required.
• Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Expert level in benefit administration strongly preferred.
• Expert level in leave administration strongly preferred.
• Extreme attention to detail and e xcellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in Kronos a major plus.
• A positive can-do attitude.

**MCR Health is a drug free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.

**For the safety of our employees and patients, all new employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated and will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to your potential hire date.