Benefits & Leave of Absence Administrator

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Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Job Description Summary: Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Benefits & Leave Administrator to work within our Talent department in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to administering the firm's leave of absence programs, workers' compensation processes, and health and welfare benefits. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients. Job Description: What you would do: Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws and administer leave programs including family and medical leave, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and personal leaves of absence. Work closely with the Director of Benefits, Talent Team members, Payroll, labor counsel, and external vendors, to ensure benefits and leave programs are delivered accurately, consistently, and with a high level of service. Provide training and guidance to people managers and Practice Group Directors to promote a consistent, compliant approach to leave-related employee interactions. Oversee day-to-day administration of workers' compensation claims, including matters not connected to leaves of absence, in partnership with the firm's workers' compensation vendor and in compliance with applicable laws. Serve as a subject matter expert on benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, wellbeing programs, and parental and family benefits. Other duties as assigned What is expected: Strong analytical, problem-solving and diplomacy skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference) Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

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