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Donnarae Szaban
Benefits / Leave Specialist
Posted: 04/25/2025
2025-04-25
2025-06-16
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Benefits Representative
Job Number: 43109
Pay Rate: 35.00
Job Description
The Panther Group has an immediate need for a REMOTE Benefits / Leave Specialist. The ideal candidate can work 830am to 530pm EST.Â
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Requirements and Qualifications:
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Serves as primary point of contact for employees, HR Business Partners, managers, and third-party vendor(s) on all leave policies and procedures, and medical accommodation requests.
- Maintains compliance and administers leaves in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and applicable state and local leave laws.
- Maintains compliance and administers benefits in accordance with the company's short-term disability, pregnancy disability leave, parental leave, and applicable state disability leave law(s).
- Coordinates with state paid leave authorities, when applicable, to assist in the determination of applicable disability benefit offsets.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records for all leave and accommodation claims, ensuring proper documentation for legal and auditing purposes.
- Assist in managing the return-to-work process, including facilitating accommodations and ensuring that employee rights and company policies are followed.
- Oversees and administers the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) evaluation and interactive accommodation process in accordance with federal law and company policy.
- Oversees and administers the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) evaluation and interactive accommodation process in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy.
- Collaborates with the Payroll team on leave and disability benefit payments to ensure timely and accurate payment.
- Acts as the liaison between third party administrators and employees to assist in processing of leave and disability claims.
- Reviews vendor services and addresses performance concerns.
- Coordinates and oversees leave and disability policy design and management.
- Works closely with legal counsel on complicated leave and accommodation matters.
- Assists with Benefits Administration as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years leave of absence and job accommodation management, or a similar HR-related role.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state leave of absence laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other relevant regulations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with a broad team in a collaborative manner
- Proven ability to provide a superior customer experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Workday preferred
Meet Your Recruiter
Donnarae Szaban
Sr. Director, Client Success
Donnarae is a Client Success Manager that on works with a few of The Panther Group’s enterprise clients.
I have the pleasure of not only recruiting but ensuring all our clients’ needs are taken care on a day-to-day basis.
I have over 20 years’ experience in staffing and managing client relations and my goal is making sure everyone is beyond satisfied with their experience at The Panther Group.
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