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Benefits Business Partner

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    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • 12d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's or Master's in HR or related field plus relevant experience in HR, benefits, and disability case management. Experience managing benefits programs is also required.
  • You manage disability cases, resolve complex benefits issues, collaborate with internal teams, improve program design, deliver benefits training, audit records, and handle escalations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years experience in HR or benefits
  • OR Master's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in HR or benefits
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience with high volume disability case management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, Social Sciences, or related field AND 5+ years of HR or benefits experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, Social Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years of HR or benefits experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience managing a benefits or related program

Responsibilities

  • Program Management – You deliver end to end disability case management for all U.S. leaves of absence, return to work, workers’ compensation and survivor support processes.
  • This position also has responsibility for researching and resolving complex individualized leave and disability benefits interactions with U.S. employees and their dependents.
  • Builds relationships and partners with internal teams (e.g., legal, HR, managers, payroll) to review and manage leave of absence requests.
  • Program Design & Adaptation - You help identify benefits design issues and/or process breakdowns, and make recommendations to improve design.
  • Benefits Education & Consultation - You deliver benefits presentations to internal audiences during annual processes and programs, such as open enrollment and new employee orientation.
  • Audits leave of absence and payroll records and answers questions related to policy, tools, and web content. Solves escalations (e.g. Tier II) and escalates serious issues to management.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Benefits Business Partner position?

The primary function of the Benefits Business Partner position is to deliver end-to-end disability case management for U.S. leaves of absence, return to work processes, workers’ compensation, and survivor support, while also managing complex participant inquiries regarding Microsoft benefits programs.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field with at least 2+ years of experience in HR or benefits, or a Master's Degree in the same fields with 1+ year of experience, or equivalent experience. Additionally, 1+ years of experience with high volume disability case management is necessary.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of HR or benefits experience or a Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience, as well as 1+ years of experience managing a benefits or related program.

What types of issues will the Benefits Business Partner address?

The Benefits Business Partner will address complex individualized leave and disability benefits interactions and help identify benefits design issues or process breakdowns, making recommendations for improvements.

What kind of education does the role provide?

The role involves delivering benefits presentations to internal audiences during key annual processes such as open enrollment and new employee orientation.

What is the pay range for this position?

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $66,900 - $135,000 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations such as the San Francisco Bay area and New York City, where it is USD $89,600 - $148,200 per year.

When is the application deadline for this position?

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 12, 2024.

Does Microsoft provide accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Microsoft provides assistance and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process if requested.

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