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Job Title:Benefits Specialist - Leave and Accommodations
Department: Human Resources
Location: Remote; Santa Monica, CA; Irvine, CA
Reports To: Manager, Benefits
Your Mission
Provide support in coordinating and administrating U.S. leave of absence and accommodation programs. Responsible for supporting employees with general Leave and accommodation inquiries, accurately maintaining department records and reporting, and ensuring compliance with Company policies and relevant Leave and accommodation laws while maintaining a very high degree of confidentiality. Provides exemplary customer service and support to employees, managers, and HR business partners.
Responsibilities:
Leave of Absence and Accommodation Program Support 85%
General Benefits Support 15%
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking information about leave programs, accommodation policies, related benefits, and processes.
Audit and manage Leave and Accommodations inbox, including HR Support-Desk platform, and respond to requests for information promptly and accurately.
Share relevant information and guide employees through the request process, providing general details such as eligibility, documentation requirements, and timelines.
Provide employees with tier 1 Leave and accommodation support, including standalone leave requests.
Process the tracking of Leave and accommodation requests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Connect with employees to provide general support on status updates and related benefit information.
Partner closely with the team on cases that require additional oversight and/or escalated support.
Maintain accurate department records and data input for the purpose of legal compliance, which includes tracking within the HRIS system with the payroll team to ensure accuracy with pay during Leave and with external vendors, such as third-party leave-of-absence administrators.
Stay current with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to leave of absence and workplace accommodations.
Partner closely with and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and related external vendors.
Provide ad hoc leave of absence and accommodation reporting and analyses as needed/requested.
Assist with processing high-volume repetitive and transactional tasks.
Support with maintenance of Leave and accommodation policies and materials for the organization, such as intranet articles, communication templates, etc.
Manage Workers' Compensation claims administration.
Manage and coordinate adjustments to workspaces, helping to procure adaptive equipment, ergonomic solutions, etc.
Serve as primary back-up for COVID reporting and leave tracking.
Principal Working Relationships:
Manager, Benefits
Benefits Team
Payroll Team
Human Resources Business Partners
Player Profile
Education: Associate degree in Business, HR, or related field preferred or equivalent two years working experience in administrative support, preferably in a human resources or benefits-related role; familiarity with Leave and accommodation practices is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of benefit administration fundamentals
General knowledge of benefits and human resources practices to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)
Other Key Attributes
Problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations.
Ability to meet deadlines, organize, and prioritize high-volume workload.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems desired; Workday preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability and preference for working in a team-oriented environment.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $26.83 - $49.63 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
