This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing integrated primary, behavioral, and social care to patients with complex needs. It addresses the challenge of delivering dignified, high-quality care that these patients often do not receive by offering at-home and virtual care supported by 24/7 assistance. The organization collaborates with payors, community-based organizations, local providers, and health plans, leveraging care teams, technology, and evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes. Its distributed teams across the country support its mission to correct disparities in healthcare.
About the Opportunity:
The HRIS, Benefits & Leave Lead is responsible for managing critical areas within People Operations, including HR information systems, employee benefits, and leave and accommodation administration. This role ensures data accuracy, effective benefits administration, and compassionate handling of leave requests, contributing to employee support and organizational compliance. By owning these interconnected functions, the position directly supports the workforce's well-being and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the transition of leave and accommodation administration from an external vendor to an in-house program, including process design and case management
- Serve as the primary contact for all leave types and guide employees through the entire leave process
- Manage the ADA interactive process, collaborating with managers and escalating complex cases as needed
- Determine eligibility and track entitlements under FMLA, ADA, and relevant state and local programs
- Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate pay and benefits during leave
- Liaise with disability carriers and state agencies regarding claims
- Maintain confidential records of medical and accommodation information
- Track trends and recommend policy and process improvements related to leave and accommodations
- Administer day-to-day benefits activities, including enrollment, life events, terminations, and COBRA
- Act as first point of contact for benefits inquiries, escalating as necessary
- Manage the relationship with the benefits broker, using data to inform plan design and renewals
- Oversee annual open enrollment, including communication and audits
- Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, Section 125, and required notices
- Serve as the HRIS subject-matter expert for Rippling, managing configurations, integrations, and data integrity
- Lead HRIS change requests, assess impacts, and coordinate rollout
- Develop reports and dashboards to provide insights on workforce metrics and compliance
- Perform data audits and enforce role-based access controls
- Evaluate and implement new HRIS functionalities and document processes
Requirements:
- Expertise with Rippling HRIS system, including configuration and integrations
- Experience administering leave of absence and ADA accommodations
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state leave laws and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage employee benefits programs and broker relationships
- Strong analytical skills for reporting and data management
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for employee support and cross-functional collaboration
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.