Sr. Leave & Benefits Analyst - Remote

Job Description:

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.

Job Summary:

The Senior Leave & Benefits Analyst is responsible for overseeing and administering all leave requests and accommodations, including those requiring specialized attention, such as 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.  This position is also responsible for the COBRA administration and general benefits support.  The Senior Leave & Benefits Analyst position requires excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and track benefit adjustments for biweekly payroll processing.
• Manage and execute the leave of absence process for all colleagues and the collection of benefit premiums, including the Paid Maternity Leave program.
• Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s).
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
• Serves as a key contact for leave benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Ownership of the annual COBRA renewal process, including updating plan information, notifying participants, and ensuring enrollment and termination changes are accurately processed.
• Manage COBRA administration for terminated employees and be the liaison with external COBRA vendors to ensure accurate records and reporting
• Assist with weekly new hire benefits orientations
• Coordinate transfer of data to external and internal contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.  Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Daily benefits processing with the benefits team 
• Assists with annual Open Enrollment
• Assists with maintenance of employee benefit files, group benefits database, and updating employee payroll records.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. 
• Assist in providing training and support to all colleagues and the HR team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of related leave administration experience
• 2+ years of related benefits experience.
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Workday experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Specific Skills/ Attributes:

• Effective planning and priority setting.
•  Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, worker’s compensation, and Medicare.

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.