Disability and Benefits Specialist IV - (Central/Eastern/Mountain)

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance, investment and technology solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

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Job Purpose:

This position requires in depth-knowledge of Leave of Absence, Disability, Health and Welfare and/or retirement plans. This position deals with a wide range of confidential information and needs to ensure compliance with our corporate privacy policies.

Provide quality employee services to all TruStage employees (active, retired, and separated) in support of our HR service-oriented mission related to the company’s employee benefits plan. Under the general direction of the HR Service Center Manager, this position will be responsible for Disability and Absence Management vendor relationship, coordination of the leave of absence process, employment accommodation, workers’ compensation processing, project management, and various record keeping/information management. Responsible for maintaining data integrity of employee benefit information, as well as coordinating system changes when there is a change to a plan.

Job Responsibilities:
 

• In partnership with legal counsel and HR leadership, ensure all aspects of leave of absence, disability and accommodation are in compliance with federal, state and local law.
• Coordinate and oversee internal aspects of day to day leave of absence administration, ADA accommodation and workers’ compensation claim processing, including technical guidance for and training of the HR Service Center team.
• Facilitate interactive conversations and provide counsel to employees, managers and HR staff regarding employment accommodation and corporate return to work programs.
• Analyze, evaluate, create and recommend changes for leave of absence and disability benefits in HR practices, policies, systems and procedures to promote an effective and positive employee experience.
• Manage a wide range of confidential information and ensure compliance with our corporate privacy policies.
• Develop and promote employee/management awareness of employee benefits, ADA, FMLA, and corporate philosophy on stay at work and return to work processes.
• Participate in benefit related project management or facilitation as needed (i.e. annual enrollment, etc.).

Specialist:

• Possesses detailed knowledge and/or skill on a particular subject or activity. Their …