Benefits & Leave Specialist (m/f/d)

About the role

The Benefits & Leave Specialist directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of employee benefit programs and leave of absence processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage benefit enrollments, life event changes, open enrollment, terminations, and employee eligibility records.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators while ensuring data accuracy, billing reconciliation, and process improvements.
• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, parental, military, and other statutory leave programs.
• Cook up leave documentation, accommodations, return-to-work plans, and employee reintegration efforts.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from injury through resolution, including claim reporting, medical coordination, and transitional duty programs.
• Partner with managers, HSE, insurance providers, and employees to support occupational health and injury management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment, benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Educate employees and leaders on benefits, leave policies, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and metrics, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in benefits and leave administration processes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, leave management, disability programs, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and return-to-work practices.
• Working knowledge of employment and benefits regulations, including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and state leave requirements; Canadian experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong customer service, communication, relationship-building, and collaboration abilities.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and compliance focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and delivering a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience focused on benefits administration and leave management.
• Experience administering health and welfare benefit plans, disability programs, and workers’ compensation claims.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, payroll interfaces, and multi-state operations.
• Canadian benefits and leave administration experience is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective problem-solving and time management.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.