[Hiring] Benefits Partner (Leave Administration and Wellness Programs) @Velera

Role Description

The Benefits Partner – Leave Administration and Wellness Programs position adds value to Velera through the analysis, administration and communication of all employee Leaves and wellbeing programs. The Benefit Partner will support:

• Leave of absences
• Paid time off plans
• Wellbeing/wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave administration programs
• Policies and vendor relationships
• Consulting employees on benefits and leaves help tickets

A Day in the Life:

• Maintain employee leave and accommodation requests, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant operations.
• Maintain employee leave of absence and wellbeing information in the HRIS system.
• Perform biweekly data audits to review errors for accurate data collection.
• Assist the Leaves and Wellbeing Manager with Annual Benefit Renewal and Enrollment.
• Produce benefit and wellbeing reports for management using Excel, Word, and other tools.
• Track and oversee leave of absence cases, maintaining documentation and accurate reporting.
• Assist employees with escalated benefits inquiries and consult with internal and external parties.
• Oversee administrative processes for Tuition reimbursements.
• Create educational or communication materials and present to small groups.
• Support annual processes and partnerships with vendors and brokers.
• Maintain and update wellbeing-related information and policies on the company intranet.
• Stay current with time off plans, leave, and wellbeing programs through training and professional networks.
• Support and administer the Benefits and Wellbeing Team in managing various programs and policies.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.
• Maintain confidentiality of materials handled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years experience in Benefits or 5+ years HR experience or combination of both.
• 3+ years experience in leave of absence administration.
• Strong understanding of Leaves compliance, including FMLA and ADA.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel, reporting, and auditing.
• Certified in Leaves Management preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of personnel, visitors, and vendors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials handled.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.