Benefits & Leave Specialist Details

KBI Biopharma - Boulder, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary Responsible for overall administration of employee group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA plan and HSA plans). Also responsible for employee FMLA and related leave administration activities. Position Responsibilities Independently manage all Leave Administration activities, including FMLA, STD, LTD, personal leave and non-medical leaves of absence. Respond to leave requests in a timely manner, meet with employees to explain leave process, Initiate and maintain communication with employee throughout leave process. Ensure that benefit documents are processed in a timely manner and are appropriately maintained. Assist employees with benefits utilization, carrier questions, claim concerns and other benefit-related activities. Serve as primary point of contact for benefit communications by answering employee questions and establishing direct relationships with the company broker and insurance carrier contacts. Serve as the point person throughout the annual Open Enrollment process, including structuring the Open Enrollment session in HRIS system Reconcile monthly benefit carrier statements in a timely manner, working in conjunction with the Accounting/Finance department and vendor contacts to ensure accurate processing, and coordinating OE sessions, etc. Work in conjunction with HR to coordinate company Wellness Program initiatives and serve as a point of contact with wellness representatives from carriers and other associated vendors. Work in conjunction with HSE to ensure Workers’ Compensation claims are coordinated with other leave time, as applicable. Support HR Management in benefits utilization review and design of benefit plans at annual renewal. Perform weekly benefits orientation process for all new hires, explaining benefits when needed and outlining enrollment steps. Position Requirements (Include education, experience, special skills and licenses or certifications required.)

  • Associates Degree in Human Resources or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Four or more years’ experience in a benefits administration position with a focus on leave administration.
  • Thorough knowledge of and experience with FMLA leave administration.
  • Experience in benefit plan administration and invoice reconciliation.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint. Experience with an HRIS, preferably ADP Workforce Now and WorkDay Salary Range $65,000 - 85,000 KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must either (1) have provided proof of full vaccination (as defined by the CDC) with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization; or (2) perform weekly COVID-19 testing with negative test results. KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

Posted on : 2 years ago