Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”

Breeze is hiring- join us!

Breeze Airways is seeking an experienced Benefits & Leave Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards, the Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and managing employee benefits programs and leave of absence policies. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding employee benefits and leave, serves as a primary point of contact for employees with inquiries, and helps implement and communicate related policies and programs. The right individual is detail-oriented with a deep understanding of benefits and Leave administration.  

Here's what you'll do

Benefits Administration:

• Administer Breeze’s employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and wellness programs.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment for new hires, open enrollment periods, and qualifying life events (QLEs).
• Ensure benefits are administered in compliance with relevant laws (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits elections and ensure timely and accurate updates.

Leave of Absence Management:

• Oversee all types of employee leave, including but not limited to FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and non-FMLA leaves, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure that leave of absence requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with employees about their leave options, requirements, and entitlements.
• Maintain and update leave records in accordance with Breeze policies and legal requirements.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing employee benefits and leave programs.
• Prepare and maintain required reports for internal and external audits.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation and employee communications regarding benefits and leave policies.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in benefits-related laws and regulations

Employee Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with benefits and leave inquiries.
• Educate employees on benefits options, plan features, and the process for requesting and managing leave.
• Assist employees with troubleshooting issues related to benefits enrollment, claims, or leave.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Generate and analyze reports on benefits utilization, leave balances, and compliance metrics.
• Track and report on key metrics related to leave management (e.g., absence rates, costs, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits and leave records in HR systems.

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Communications, Human Resources, or Business Administration
• or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in either a benefits administration, leave management or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits plans, FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related laws.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and leave management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in benefits administration or leave management (e.g., Certified Employee Benefit Specialist [CEBS], SHRM-CP, or similar certifications).
• Experience with airlines or other transportation industry organizations
• Experience with Workday

Skills/Talents

• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Operates with the highest integrity, tackles problems with ingenuity, constantly pursues excellence, and exercises kindness in all interactions
• The ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think critically and analyze situations effectively as they relate to regulatory compliance
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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