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Creative Financial Staffing

Benefits & Leave Specialist

Pay: $70,000–$80,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Derby, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 21 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.

$72,000 / year median in Connecticut

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

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Derby, CT Compensation Target:

70k-80k A large, employee-focused organization is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits & Leave Specialist to join its HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Benefits & Leave Specialist who is confident managing the full leave lifecycle while providing strong employee support and ensuring compliance. The Benefits & Leave Specialist will play a key role in administering leave programs, guiding employees through processes, and coordinating successful return-to-work transitions. Why You'll Love This Opportunity High-impact role supporting employees through important life events Collaborative HR environment with strong leadership support The Benefits & Leave Specialist will have direct interaction with employees and leadership Opportunity to take ownership of leave processes and policy interpretation Key Responsibilities of the Benefits & Leave Specialist As a Benefits & Leave Specialist , you will: Manage the full leave of absence process from start to finish Meet with employees face-to-face to explain leave policies, procedures, and expectations Review, approve, and deny leave requests in accordance with company policies and regulations Ensure compliance with applicable laws including FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related regulations Evaluate and administer ADA accommodations and related documentation Manage leave extensions and enforce applicable policies Coordinate return-to-work processes, including communication with employees and leadership Support workers' compensation cases as needed Maintain accurate records and complete required data entry in HR systems Provide a high level of service and communication throughout the leave process as a Benefits & Leave Specialist Preferred Qualifications of the Benefits & Leave Specialist 3+ years of experience as a Benefits & Leave Specialist or in a similar HR role Strong knowledge of leave administration, ADA, and compliance requirements Experience managing end-to-end leave processes independently Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with employees Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Experience with HR systems (UKG or similar preferred; training provided) Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism Proactive, dependable, and confident working as a Benefits & Leave Specialist #

INSEP2026

EB-1713280883