Leave & Benefits Specialist

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Your Role With Us:

At Salem Health, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, and as a Leave and Benefit Specialist, you'll play a vital role in supporting our workforce. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding employees through leave programs, benefits enrollment, and ADAAA accommodations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll collaborate with a dedicated HR team, fostering a supportive and informed workplace.

We're looking for a visionary-someone who can conceptually think through processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions. With opportunities for professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic benefits planning, this role is perfect for a detail-oriented, innovative professional who is passionate about employee advocacy and benefits administration. Join Salem Health and be part of a team that truly values its employees while driving meaningful change.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or a related field or equivalent education, training and work-related experience required.
• Certification in HR or benefits administration (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in leave and benefits administration, preferably in a healthcare setting, with experience working with Third-Party Administrators and managing ADAAA cases.
• In-depth understanding of leave management laws (FMLA, ADAAA, etc.), benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org