Benefits and Leave Specialist

Dohrn is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry. PURPOSETo provide critical support to the company and its employees for all benefit and leave administration including maintenance of employee data, compliance with all laws and company policies, and assistance in the execution of HR initiatives. Enter and maintain employee data in multiple data bases and software systemsCreate metrics with advanced tables and charting in Excel to analyze payroll and employment dataComplete Verifications of EmploymentPerforms periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately Assists employees with benefit enrollment and questionsMaintains employee database and filesResponsible for offboarding all benefit related informationEnsures compliance with required benefit noticesAdministers Annual Open EnrollmentAssists distributing information to employees about company benefits, such as insurance providers and options and company retirement plan.Responsible for coordination and administration of FMLA, leave of absence requests and accommodationsUpdates employee data for terminationsAttend and actively participate in meetings as requiredPartners with the HR Department in the coordination of company events as neededOrganize and maintain personnel records in compliance with lawsEnsure compliance with Labor Law postings at all locationsMaintain confidentiality at all timesProvide excellent customer serviceParticipate in HR projects Manage multiple duties simultaneouslyWork in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all timesPerform other duties as needed QUALIFICATIONS Valid Driver License4-year degree and 2 years’ experience in Business, HR or other related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with HR software, HRIS or HRMS preferredExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent data entry and typing skills preferredHuman Resources experience requiredDetail-oriented, analytical thinker, and problem-solverAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and react to change productivelyAbility to navigate multiple computer systemsAbility to work on tasks independently or in a team environment Excellent attendance WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Primarily sedentary work, which involves sitting most of the time May be occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects The general office environment is favorable; Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc; Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers Talking and hearing required to communicate with and listen to others to share or receive information; May be occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. USD $55,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.