Benefits & Leave Manager

Status: Full-Time

Location: 25115 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR (Remote or Hybrid Office Opportunity)

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee. Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with low deductibles and significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire - no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well.

Job Summary

This role will lead a team and processes to requires people management, meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a comprehensive understanding of leave management, benefits administration, and the worker's compensation processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, providing support to employees, and optimizing our organization's leave and benefits programs.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Leave of Absence Management:

• Oversee the administration of all types of leaves of absence, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Oregon and Washington State Paid Leave programs, personal leave, and company-specific policies.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave requests, inquiries, and documentation.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners, managers, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing leaves of absence.
• Provide guidance and support to employees throughout the leave process, including assisting with paperwork, coordinating accommodations, and facilitating return-to-work transitions.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Conduct annual benefits enrollment processes, communicating effectively with employees and coordinating with benefit vendors.
• Collaborate with finance and payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related data, such as deductions and contributions.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices related to employee benefits, making recommendations for program enhancements or changes as needed.

Worker's Compensation Coordination:

• Oversee the worker's compensation process from incident reporting to resolution, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between injured employees, supervisors, insurance carriers, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate investigations of workplace injuries or illnesses, working closely with safety and risk management teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and track worker's compensation claims, maintaining accurate records and documentation throughout the claims process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in HR, with a focus on leave management, benefits administration, and worker's compensation; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to leaves of absence, benefits, and worker's compensation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other relevant software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or CEBS.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.