Benefits Specialist

Canon is currently hiring a Benefits Specialist in New York, NY. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in benefits and leave administration (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serves as primary contact to all company employees for any benefit-related inquiries.

· Provide expertise on CBPS benefit programs, leave, disability, and accommodations.

· Handles leave administration process from initial notification through return to work.

· Requests certifications and required medical paperwork to determine leave eligibility.

· Ensure employees are aware of leave expectations and qualification criteria

· Maintain communication throughout the leave period and facilitate return to work.

· Provide updates to managers throughout the leave and return to work expectations.

· Facilitate leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.

· Provide guidance to Regional HR on leave and disability laws and procedures.

· Research issues involving benefit eligibility, enrollment, and payroll deduction errors.

· Facilitates interactive discussions for ADA accommodation requests.

· Manages direct billing and salary continuation benefits for employees on leave.

· Maintain knowledge of state and federal laws regarding benefits, leave, and ADA

· Responsible for the reconciliation and payment of all benefit vendor fees and invoices.

· Prepares benefit communications and annual open enrollment material

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required

· 2 years of Benefits and Leave Administration experience

· Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA regulations

· Experience with state and federal laws pertaining to leave and benefitsl

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel

· Knowledge of HRIS systems preferred

· Highly motivated self-starter with excellent oral & written communication skills