Total Rewards Specialist - LOA and Workers Compensation

NexaMotion Group•Walton Hills, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-impact role for a highly organized, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement to complex processes. NMG is seeking a professional to own and lead the administration of our Leave of Absence (LOA) and Workers’ Compensation (WC) programs, serving as a key resource for both team members and leaders. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end management of leave and claims processes, partner with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure programs operate with strong compliance, operational discipline, and a high standard of service. You will also contribute to the broader Total Rewards function by providing secondary support for benefits administration and helping strengthen the effectiveness of our overall rewards operations.

Requirements

4-6+ years of experience in LOA/WC administration.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Efficiently perform commonly used formulas (e.g., vlookup, IF statements, True/False, TRIM, SUM,) as well as Pivot Tables, charts, drop down lists, etc.
Ability to organize and summarize data, make recommendations, and prepare leadership-ready reports and communications.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms.
Experience in a multi-state or global organization.
Knowledge and understanding of regulatory framework governing benefits and HR including but not limited to HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and benefits-related DOL and IRS regulations

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR or CEBS certification.
Experience using ADP as the HRIS system of record.
Experience working with Total Rewards functions for Canada locations.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the administration of Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.
Oversee and optimize leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, personal, and other leaves.
Collaborate with managers, team members, HR Business Partners, and external vendors to ensure smooth processes and timely resolutions.
Process unemployment claims, ensuring accurate and timely submission of necessary documentation.
Reduce paper mail by creating accounts for agencies and processing claims online.
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of unemployment data to support compliance and cost management.
Serve as the secondary point of contact for team members regarding benefits inquiries, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other company-provided benefits.
In partnership with Total Rewards Manager, lead benefits education efforts, conducting orientations, information sessions, and guiding team members through enrollment and benefit changes.
Assist with annual open enrollment and team member benefit changes throughout the year.
Collaborate with third-party administrators and record-keeper to ensure operations are aligned with goals and objectives and adherence to ERISA regulations.
Educate team members about retirement plan benefits and provide support for their inquiries.
Partake in annual plan testing, auditing, and filings.
Coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support the pricing of roles through job evaluations, market benchmarking, and compensation analysis.
Ensure compensation practices align with company objectives and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Partake in administration of holiday and vacation time off policies, ensuring accurate tracking and communication with team members.
Provide guidance on PTO usage, accruals, and carryovers in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
Ensure all total rewards programs are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Prepare reports and provide analysis related to any Total Rewards function.