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Benefits and Leave Business Partner

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Sage

Jan 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Thousand Oaks

Requirements

  • • 5 years of progressively responsible positions in Human Resources or adjacent roles, with experience administering employee benefits, leave of absence entitlements, disability management and workers’ compensation within N.A.; self-insured employee benefit plan administration is preferred; BA/S degree in business is a plus.
  • • PHR/SPHR accreditation or equivalent preferred.
  • • Current working knowledge of employment law, both U.S. federal & state, and Canadian country and provinces are required.
  • • Committed to delivering high-quality and timely service, exceptional problem solver, thoughtful with high degree of empathy, proactive in approach and exceptional follow through.
  • • Highly skilled with Office 365 and SharePoint, recent experience with Paylocity preferred.
  • • Able to effectively extrapolate data, identify themes, work proactively, and act as a trusted advisor.
  • • Experience with leading and facilitating information sessions for individuals, small group and virtual audiences, is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Works with minimal supervision to address moderately complex issues and problems and collaborates on more complex issues with Associate Director, may also engage with outside vendors and the Global Total Rewards Practice Center.
  • Acts in a consultative role with the utmost confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Works extensively with all levels of management and staff using appropriate combination of sound judgment and empathy.
  • Brings a solid understanding of employment law within the U.S. and Canada and stays current to make recommendations and propose updates to existing policies and practices to assure benefits and leaves of absence processes are compliant, prudent, fair and equitable.
  • Maintains exceptional confidentiality surrounding employee issues regarding personal health information (PHI).
  • Acts professionally internally and externally to proactively promote Sage as an Employer of Choice in both the geographic and publishing communities.
  • Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Assists in the administration of the employee benefits programs within N.A, including medical, dental, prescription drug, EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability. flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and other Sage benefits and perks, including 5-year Anniversary Trips, Charitable Donations, etc.
  • In collaboration with the Global Total Rewards Practice Center, Associate Director, Internal Comms, and external vendors, assists with the administration of open enrollment processes, communication campaigns, and employee education initiatives related to benefits, to include system updates for online enrollment; may participate in vendor selection during the RFP process and may be an administrative contact for N.A. benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants.
  • Accurately processes timely payment of regionally administered ancillary self-bill and other insurance policies.
  • Works closely with employees and management to efficiently and fairly process leaves of absence adhering to all company, state, and federal leave laws.
  • Ability to successfully support employees and management through the interactive reasonable accommodation process following ADAAA standards, when needed.
  • Ensures all workers’ compensation claims are handled and reported in a prompt and legally compliant manner.
  • In collaboration with the Global Total Rewards Practice Center and Associate Director, participates in periodic workers’ compensation statistics meetings to review experience modification ratings and advise on status and strategize on open claims.
  • Takes an active role in partnering with the Facilities Manager and Warehouse management staff to ensure safe and proper policies are adhered to when employees are working and operating heavy machinery in a warehouse setting.
  • Partners with leaders to monitor for compliance with OSHA & CalOSHA, including routine inspections, audits, training and evaluating the physical aspects of work to reduce the risk of injury within warehouses and offices, to proactively make safety improvement suggestions and assists with training and protocols as needed.
  • Provides data/analytics and ad hoc department reports detailing people measures and metrics, including but not limited to employee benefits, leaves of absence, workplace injury, etc.
  • Maintains compliance with country, federal, state, or province mandated programs such as local health ordinances, EEOC, OSHA, COBRA, ADA, ACA, etc. and other legislation that impacts the employer-employee relationship when it comes to employee benefits, leaves of absence and related mandates within the U.S. and Canada.
  • In collaboration with Global Practice Center and the Associate Director, actively identifies opportunities for process improvement within regional systems and workflows to enable administrative efficiencies.
  • Provide back-up support for Associate Director, Total Rewards & People Ops, N.A., as needed.
  • Partners with Global Total Rewards Practice Center as needed.
  • Partners with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner for N.A., to provide onboarding support for new hires.
  • Partners with People & Culture on special projects, functions, and initiatives.

FAQs

What is the role of the Benefits and Leave Business Partner?

The Benefits and Leave Business Partner assists employees in understanding the organization's benefits offerings, acts as a liaison with third-party benefits providers, administers the leave of absence program, and ensures compliance with legal standards related to employee benefits and leaves of absence.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources or adjacent roles, knowledge of employment law in the U.S. and Canada, and a BA/S degree in business is preferred. PHR/SPHR accreditation is also preferred.

What types of employee benefits are managed in this role?

This role manages various employee benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan among others.

Is there support for employees dealing with leave of absence?

Yes, the Benefits and Leave Business Partner works closely with employees and management to efficiently and fairly process leaves of absence while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.

What kind of work environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a hybrid work environment that allows for flexibility, depending on the role.

What tools and software should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be highly skilled with Office 365 and SharePoint, and recent experience with Paylocity is preferred.

Does Sage offer financial support for education?

Yes, Sage provides financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning opportunities for personal interest.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

Yes, Sage values employee growth and is committed to providing opportunities for advancement and professional development.

How does Sage promote diversity and inclusion?

Sage is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to achieve better representation of diverse talent at all levels within the organization.

What benefits are included in the compensation package?

Sage offers a competitive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package, along with a 401(k)-matching program, company-sponsored anniversary trips, and other significant benefits to support employees' well-being.

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