Benefits And Hr Admin

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Benefits and Human Resources Administrator is responsible for leave of absence, Benefits and wellness plan administration and provides support in the areas of compensation and general human resources management. This position will work closely with the Human Resources team and will lead the FMLA, PFML, and disability programs management and ensure consistency and compliance with applicable leave of absence laws across all states in our footprint. Performs human resources administrative duties as assigned.

• Key liaison with LOA provider and management to resolve employee leave of absence issues/inquiries and statuses.
• Provides leave of absence administrative support, provides required notifications and communications to employees, Payroll, IT, management and other departments
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws. Acts as SME for leaves, including being knowledgeable about state leave laws and upcoming law changes.
• Working closely with the Human Resources team will lead the FMLA, PFML, and disability programs management and ensure consistency and compliance with applicable leave of absence laws across all states in our footprint. Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Provide benefits related support to internal and external customers for life insurance, long term disability, etc.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Work with our benefit broker to design materials for distribution related to benefit materials such as benefits at a glance documents, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.
• Works in collaboration with our wellness program provider to review and monitor participant data and make recommendations to improve and increase teammate participation.
• Responsible for annual compliance and disclosure notifications, ex. Medicare disclosure process.
• Responds to and participates in compensation surveys.
• Handles routine HR related inquiries from management and employees
• Administers performance management system for introductory evaluations, handles general inquiries from management and employees.
• Completes employment verification letters when needed.
• Manages the Poster Guard website, ensuring updated posters are sent to required sites throughout the country.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience: 

• Three-five years of human resource experience, employee benefits administration experience required
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus.
• Strong knowledge of leave administration policies and a proven track record of managing employee absences.

Required Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Salary Range Information

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more:

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!