Benefits & Leave of Absence Senior Coordinator

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Name Benefits & Leave of Absence Senior Coordinator Posting Title Benefits & Leave of Absence Senior Coordinator Ref # 2236355 Date Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026 City Charlotte State North Carolina Country United States Job Category Internal Firm Services Advertised Location US-GA-Atlanta, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-MO-Springfield, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Greensboro Working time Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Benefits and Leave of Absence Senior Coordinator plays a key role in delivering a best‑in‑class benefits experience for Forvis Mazars team members. This role supports the firm’s benefits programs in full compliance with firm policies and all applicable regulations.
The Senior Coordinator is responsible for making sound administrative decisions based on a strong understanding of benefits regulations and practices, while knowing when to escalate issues. Areas of administration include medical, dental, and vision plans; short‑ and long‑term disability; life and AD&D insurance; voluntary benefits; FSA programs; transportation benefits; wellness programs; and health savings accounts.Additional responsibilities include maintaining employee benefit data within the HRIS and administering COBRA, Workers’ Compensation, ACA compliance, and leave programs, including FMLA. The role proactively identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency.
The Senior Coordinator collaborates closely with HRIS, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and the Total Rewards team to ensure alignment, consistency, and high‑quality service delivery.
What You Will Do:

• Explain and interpret Health & Welfare plans, COBRA, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, and FMLA, responding to employee questions as needed.
• Support the firm’s Bonding Leave program by educating employees, ensuring adherence to requirements, and coordinating with the vendor to ensure timely and compliant benefit delivery.
• Respond to employee inquiries accurately and promptly through t