Benefits Specialist

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

. Provide information and counseling to employees regarding leave of absence and modified work schedule needs .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Livermore • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,968 - $117,312 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA compliance, while providing effective benefits counseling and maintaining accurate records. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and automated business tools to support leave management processes and employee communication.

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FMLA AdministrationBenefits CounselingLeave ManagementHRIS ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Leave Eligibility DeterminationBenefits PracticesPolicy RevisionInsurance Premium BillingRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutomated Business ToolsHRIS

Industry Keywords

FMLACFRASDIPFLPaid Parental LeaveADAWorkers’ CompensationDisability Benefits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide information and counseling to employees regarding leave of absence and modified work schedule needs
Administer FMLA, CFRA, SDI, PFL, Paid Parental Leave and other state and federal leave processes across multiple states
Gather and complete paperwork, determine leave eligibility and designate qualifying FMLA leave
Coordinate return-to-work processes and communication among employees, managers and integrated partners
Coordinate supplemental pay using PFL, short-term disability, paid parental leave, sick leave and vacation
Interpret leave laws and explain interactions with paid time off, workers’ compensation and disability benefits
Facilitate accommodation requests, including ADA requests, and administer other time-off programs
Maintain accurate leave and accommodation records and confidential medical documentation
Maintain knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws and contribute to policy revisions
Assist with insurance premium billing, payment tracking, reconciliation and follow-up during unpaid or reduced-pay leave
At H01.2 level: assist with new benefits program implementation, counsel on complex benefits policies, resolve benefits issues, conduct training and orientation, support annual open enrollment, analyze audit reports and run basic management reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Basic knowledge and experience with employee benefits programs and benefits practices, techniques, standards, processes and systems
Experience providing benefits information and guidance to employees and their families
Experience with regulatory requirements and relevant state and federal laws pertaining to leave management
Excellent customer service skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge and experience using automated business tools and specialized applications, including MS Office
At H01.2 level: comprehensive experience providing one-on-one and/or group benefits counseling
At H01.2 level: effective interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills
At H01.2 level: experience working with limited guidance and as an effective team member
At H01.2 level: experience with online HRIS/benefit data systems
Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with NDAA Section 3112
External applicants selected for the position must pass a pre-employment drug test