Benefits & Absence Management Partner handling employee leave inquiries for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Overseeing benefits administration and supporting compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
Responds, manages and resolves employee benefits inquiries via telephone and email regarding paid and unpaid leaves of absence, and claims issues primarily related to Workers Compensation
Assist employees with the appeal process when claims are denied
Work with People Operations issues requiring Master Data changes and correction between internal HRIS and third-party vendor systems
Administer medical leave, personal leave, and other leaves with employees, HRBPs and third-party vendor and Risk Team
Communicate leave payment information with payroll department
Support the worker’s compensation leave process including communication with employees regarding pay and insurance premium payments during their leave period
Research and complete wage statement requests from the insurance company by retrieving pay information from HRIS for a specified amount of time
Escalate unique situations as needed to the Leave Management Leaders
Improve strategies and policies for managing leave administration efficiently and with integrity
Evaluate alternatives and approve workplace accommodations
Follow best practices to return employees back to work utilizing return to work programs and light duty when possible, coordinating with Nurse Case Manager and EHS Partners
Partner with Safety to reduce work injuries
Comply with and enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements including ERISA, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, State and Federal leave laws and advise employees accordingly
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic understanding of various Workers Compensation state regulations and the inter workings of FMLA/ADA and individual state leave regulations
Strong customer service skills to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner
Working knowledge of SAP, Outlook, MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Benefits
comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
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