As a HR Benefits & Leave Specialist you will be responsible for administering the employee benet plans and 401(k) retirement program and ensures understanding and service level details regarding all benet maters. Additionally responsible for leave management for the agency. Work closely with department leadership, employees, and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant administration of benets, FMLA and other leave programs, while maintaining current and precise data within the HRIS, including benets, payroll deductions, and related records.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive. 

What Youll Do

• Meet with insurance brokers and CHRO to coordinate the best benet plans for the agency. Coordinate and conduct open enrollment each year.
• Clearly communicate all SAFY benets to all sta. Aid in educating sta on all available options.
• Manage Unemployment and Workers Compensation required records needed for administrative reviews/hearings. May be required to attend administrative reviews/hearings as necessary.
• Manage leave of absences for all sta agency wide. Assure appropriate communication with all necessary parties and ensure required paperwork is received.
• Develop and update FMLA policies, procedures, and related documents to ensure alignment with current laws and best practices
• Administer all aspects of ADA accommodations
• Assist with engagement surveys and action planning to drive organizational-wide engagement.
• Assist in the annual review and update of our Employee Handbook. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of fives years of HR experience which included specific experience with benefit design and administrative and leave management.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
• Acceptable driving record and auto insurance to meet the travel requirements
• Ability to work exible hours daily/weekly to fulll position responsibilities

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00
• Compensation is commensurate with transferable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays per year + 3 float holidays, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoom
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• First Stop Health A virtual Healthcare benefit
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.