Benefits & Leave Specialist

Elara Capital

. Serve as a primary resource for team member benefits and leave inquiries, providing education and support across health, retirement, voluntary benefits, and leave programs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Benefits Administration, Leave Management, and compliance with regulations such as FMLA and ADA. Proficient in using HRIS and vendor systems to manage employee benefits and support reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Benefits AdministrationLeave ManagementHRIS NavigationCustomer ServiceCompliance Support

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Hard Skills

Benefits EnrollmentLeave Documentation ManagementData AnalysisPayroll ReconciliationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcelHRISCRMVendor Systems

Industry Keywords

FMLAADAACACOBRAERISA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary resource for team member benefits and leave inquiries, providing education and support across health, retirement, voluntary benefits, and leave programs
Administer benefit enrollments, eligibility, life events, Open Enrollment, FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leave, and state leave programs
Manage leave documentation, eligibility, deadlines, accommodations, and return-to-work activities
Reconcile benefit billing, payroll deductions, enrollment, eligibility, and vendor data, resolving discrepancies with internal teams and vendors
Use Workday, vendor systems, and Excel to maintain records, analyze data, support reporting, and identify process improvements
Support ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, audits, reporting, communications, and other compliance requirements
Partner with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, People Partners, Legal, leaders, and vendors to resolve issues and support benefit and leave programs
Maintain confidentiality, support Elara Caring policies and priorities, and perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Senior Manager, Leave & Benefits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Reading, writing, and math skills normally obtained from a high school diploma or GED
Associate's degree or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, Employee Services, Customer Service, healthcare administration, or a related field
Experience navigating HRIS, case management, and benefit vendor systems
Experience providing customer service in a fast-paced environment preferred
Experience utilizing HRIS, CRM, or case management systems preferred