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Leave & Benefits Specialist

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 02/03/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 30071 Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Leave & Benefits Specialist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Leave & Benefits Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support Leave requests, providing employees guidance and procedures on how to navigate full cycle of Leave from initiation to return to work.
  • Oversee tracking, documentation, and timely responses for active leave of absences and incoming requests.
  • Work closely with employee managers to support employees who go on leave.
  • Arrange approval of employee leaves and project codes to properly track in the system of record according to the leave types.
  • Lead as subject matter expert on all aspects of multi-state and federal leave mandates as well as company leave policies and benefits.
  • Continue ongoing development of leave management and compliance knowledge; stay current with changes in leave regulations and continually update company policy, procedure, and guidelines.
  • Coordinate with the Payroll & Finance Systems team to ensure pay and use of PTO (or other leave codes) is reflective of the actual leave schedule and collaborate on the true-up and reconciliation process when the employee returns to work.
  • Field and answer leave related questions about state and federal regulations, healthcare plans, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related inquires.
  • Liaison between departments and vendors on Workers Compensation related inquiries.
  • Assist employees with Short-Term and Long-Term Disabilities inquiries.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of Leave Administration experience including FMLA, disability, and life, as well as ancillary benefits.
  • BA/BS degree or 10+ years of work experience in lieu of BA/BS degree.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending which could impact employee benefits programs.
  • Working knowledge of multi-state leave of absence laws and regulations, as well as Workers Compensation policies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with operations team/non-accounting professionals.
  • Strong customer service in a high growth, high touch organization.
  • Accuracy, time management, and timely follow-up.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and able to quickly adapt to other Finance and Accounting systems (ADP, Oracle Enterprise Cloud).
  • Working knowledge of payroll systems, experience with ADP preferred.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Handle benefits projects and ad hoc requests timely and accurately.
  • Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies, as well as ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of the sensitive nature of working with confidential leave, benefits, and payroll information.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect with a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $53-$66/hr.
  • Location: Bellevue, WA.
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelsey Servin

I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above! 

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