Associate Benefits Analyst

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Associate Benefits Analyst
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Charleston, WV, United States
4d ago
Organizational Information
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology.
We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings.
Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world.
We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market.
And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments.
This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Purpose Summary
In this virtual / remote role the Leave Specialist supports school staff with the review, approval and processing of all leave of absence and accommodation requests.
Core Tasks and Responsibilities
Manage Leaves of Absence for all school staff, including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, military leave, and unpaid leave.
Conduct intake meetings, as needed, advising staff of process and benefits available, manage all aspects of the leave and employee return to work and manage stakeholder communications.
Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
Manage accommodation request process including approval decisions and communications.
Work with staff member to determine impact of accommodation to position, determine solutions that meet the needs of the employee and school, working with school managers and HRP's to ensure proper accommodations are in place, securing necessary equipment for accommodations, and assisting employee with return-to-work functions.
Manages all aspects of payroll processing, including preparing reports to track and enter all leave hours used / taken in time and attendance system for all Continuous and Intermittent FMLA and Disability leaves.
Monitor benefit premium payments for employees on unpaid leave for premium collection activities and correspondence.
Educate employees and managers on the LOA, Worker's Compensation and / or ADA interactive process and act as a primary contact to the employee and manager.
Manage the relationship with the disability claims vendor and ensure all communications are effective and timely.
Monitor claims status and perform necessary follow-up with the firm’s third-party leave administrator for disability, parental and family leaves.
Work collaboratively with vendor to understand state leave plans and potential coordination with Connections plans.
Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies
5 years of Benefits experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to show compassion and support to a staff members
Experience working in a virtual environment
Experience using Excel required.
Key relationships
Works closely with Benefit Specialist, Partner Team, Payroll Team, School Stakeholders, PPS Team
Maintains effective relationships with external vendors and partner
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose to help everyone achieve their potential through learning.
We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them.
We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.
Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.
People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here : http : / / www.pearson.
com / careers / diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
Job :
HUMAN RESOURCES
Organization :
Virtual Learning
Req ID : 3184
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