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Senior Benefits Specialist

This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).

Summary

Oversee U.S. leave programs (FMLA, disability), process claims, and ensure legal compliance while mentoring HR teams and handling carrier communications.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves\: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story\:' https\://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Benefits Specialist, we'll count on you to\:

  • Administer Leave of Absences for a U.S. Region (Disability, FMLA, etc)
  • Ensure HDR leave program is compliant with State and Federal leave laws
  • Process payments for short-term disability
  • Track FMLA usage
  • Answer routine to complex benefit-related questions and troubleshoot questions on employee coverage
  • Mentor and educate Benefit team members and office HR Representatives
  • Develop and conduct presentations as needed
  • Act as a liaison between insurance carriers and employees or office HR representatives as needed
  • Process various insurance carrier monthly invoices
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly audits with insurance carriers
  • Assist in administering Canada benefit programs
  • Involved with administering the Open Enrollment Process
  • Administer Paid Time Away programs globally
  • Develop employee education and communication pieces
  • Process life insurance claims and assist beneficiaries through the process

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