Sr. Benefits and Leave Specialist

This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. I’m currently partnering with a multi-site manufacturer in Chattanooga, TN on a corporate Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist search.This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional with strong, hands-on experience managing the full scope of benefits administration in a complex environment. The primary focus of the role is benefits ownership, including:Day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and related benefit plansOpen enrollment planning and execution, including employee communications, system setup, testing, education, and issue follow-upBenefits auditing and reconciliation, including eligibility reviews, invoice auditing, payroll deduction review, and carrier billing discrepanciesIssue resolution, with the ability to independently investigate and solve escalated benefits, enrollment, system, feed, and vendor issuesCompliance oversight tied to ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Section 125, and related benefit regulationsVendor, broker, and carrier partnership management, ensuring service levels are met and problems are resolved quickly and accuratelyHRIS and carrier feed oversight, including auditing enrollment data, identifying root causes of errors, and validating updates or changesWhile the role does support leave of absence administration, including FMLA and ADA-related matters, that is a secondary part of the position compared to the benefits responsibility.The ideal background will include experience in a corporate, multi-site setting, preferably within manufacturing or another environment with a large and operationally complex employee population.If you’ve led benefits administration in a setting like this—or know someone who has—I’d be glad to connect and share more details. Please message me directly. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, with strong hands-on involvement in leave management and program coordination. • Working knowledge of employee benefit regulations, leave laws, and HR compliance requirements at the federal and state level. • Demonstrated ability to manage open enrollment activities, benefit billing reconciliation, and retirement plan administration. • Experience partnering with benefit vendors, brokers, payroll teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve service delivery. • Proficiency in analyzing benefit data, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records across HR and payroll systems. • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to explain complex benefit and leave information clearly to employees and managers. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered. • Certification in HR, benefits, or leave administration is preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.