Benefits Specialist

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Livermore • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,920 - $117,312 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leave management, including FMLA, CFRA, and ADA compliance, while providing effective benefits counseling and maintaining accurate records. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills to facilitate employee support and policy adherence.

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Leave ManagementBenefits CounselingRegulatory ComplianceCustomer ServiceHRIS Experience

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Hard Skills

FMLA CoordinationLeave Eligibility DeterminationBenefits AdministrationPolicy RevisionInsurance Premium BillingData AnalysisRecord MaintenanceEmployee CounselingCompliance InterpretationAccommodations Administration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsAutomated Business ToolsHRIS SystemsSpecialized Applications

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsLeave of AbsencePaid Family LeaveShort-Term DisabilityWorkers' CompensationADA ComplianceState and Federal LawsOpen EnrollmentConfidentialityBackground Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide information and counseling to employees regarding leave of absence and modified work schedule needs
Assist with administration of leave requests and accommodations in compliance with federal and state regulations
Coordinate FMLA, CFRA, SDI, PFL, Paid Parental Leave and other state and federal leave processes across multiple states
Gather and complete required paperwork, determine leave eligibility and designate qualifying FMLA leave
Coordinate employees’ return-to-work process
Facilitate communication among employees, managers and integrated partners throughout leave periods
Coordinate supplemental pay by integrating benefits with 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 under the ADA and administer other time-off programs
Maintain accurate leave and accommodation records and preserve confidentiality of medical documentation
Maintain knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws and contribute to compliant policy revisions
Assist with insurance premium billing and collection during unpaid or reduced-pay leaves
At H01.2 level: assist with implementing benefits programs, advise on complex benefits policies, research and resolve benefits issues, conduct training and orientation sessions, participate in 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 a variety of employee benefits programs and applying 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 applications
At H01.2 level: comprehensive experience providing one-on-one and/or group benefits counseling in retirement, survivor benefits, disability, leave of absence, group insurance plans or financial savings plans
Effective interpersonal skills for advising, counseling, recommending and approving actions on benefits issues
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience working with limited guidance and as an effective team member
Experience with online HRIS/benefit data systems
External applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test
Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with NDAA Section 3112
Assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation