Benefits and Leave Specialist

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,100 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Salary range $60-65k

Position Summary

The Benefits and Leave Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring our employees have a positive and rewarding experience with our benefits, wellness, and employee leave programs. This position will provide guidance and support on a wide range of benefits and leave programs while ensuring compliance will all applicable regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits and Wellness Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and participate in developing strategy of U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rico benefits programs to include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, retirement, and other plans
• Responsible for scheduling all benefit orientation sessions for new employees[EF1]
• Present our benefits and wellness programs, in person and virtually, ensuring clarity and understanding of our offerings and options
• Evaluate industry standards and benchmarking for employee benefits and wellness programs to strengthen the company’s ability to attract and retain employees
• Develop new and enhance existing communication plans and resources to assist employees in making maximum use of available programs to facilitate overall wellbeing
• In conjunction with the HRIS Specialist, manage Transcat’s benefit enrollment system
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors regarding service quality and resolution of issues
• Oversee and manage Transcat’s Calibrated Wellness Program including communication and implementation of companywide programs focused on the seven main elements of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, vocational, financial, and environmental; identify trends and best practices to optimize use of company resources with maximum impact for our employees
• Assist other HR staff by making benefits and wellness a part of the recruitment and management process, training programs, and employee experience

Leave Responsibilities

• Manage employee leave programs such as FMLA, PFL, Disability, and Workers’ Compensation
• Coordinate with the employees and managers to ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed
• Track and maintain leave balances and benefit arrears while providing accurate reporting on a weekly basis

Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly effective presentation and written and oral communication skills
• Able to adjust communication style as required to effectively reach audience/recipient of information
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully in challenging situations
• Respond quickly and articulately to questions and concerns
• Learner mindset and strong ability to accept feedback and grow
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including issue spotting and elevating matters as necessary to ensure timely and appropriate focus and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment that requires acting with urgency without sacrificing quality
• Strong customer service orientation
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent project planning, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Ability to move between leadership, management, and support partner

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR or other related field
• At least two years’ experience administering employee benefits and wellness program
• Strong foundational knowledge of employee leave programs
• Must be proficient with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.

We will make reasonable accommodations for personnel with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless to do so poses an undue hardship on the company or a direct threat to health and safety.