Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist/ Sr HR Generalist

Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist/ Sr HR Generalist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full-Time
Location: Remote

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior HR Generalist with a focus on Benefits Administration and Leave Management to join our Human Resources team. The individual in this position will manage and administer our comprehensive benefits programs while ensuring adherence to leave policies and regulations. This role reports to our People Operations Manager and will have significant employee-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Benefit Specialist Duties

• Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits.
• Assist with new hire benefit office hours and enrollment process.
• Maintains and assists with the creation of benefit resources. Oversees and maintains our benefits knowledge base.
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process, including system setup, employee communication, plan selection, and enrollment support.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for employees with benefit-related inquiries, providing guidance and support regarding plan options and claims issues.
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits within our benefit system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Ensure weekly interfaces are sent and received by the vendor. Validate all interface error reports. Update vendor website with adjustments needed in the weekly validation process.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and consultants to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with our internal communications team to develop and manage our benefits communications campaign and develop materials for other internal departments for benefits engagement.
• Lead and manage the implementation of new benefit programs and activities or benefit changes.
• Prepare reports on benefit costs, utilization and other relevant metrics.
• Conduct monthly audits of benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures that employee benefit- related paperwork (1095s, ACA, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits.

Leave Management Specialist Duties

• Administer and manage employee leave and accommodation cases, including but not limited to, short-term and long-term disability claims, paid and/ or unpaid leaves (e.g., FMLA, ADA, personal leave, and other company-specific leave policies).
• Create and deliver training and communication materials to educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners (HRBPs, Employee Relations and Payroll) and our third-party leave administrator to ensure a seamless leave process for facilitating leave requests, approvals, and returns to work.
• Monitor and track leave usage and ensure accurate documentation to ensure compliance and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Partners with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave-related pay and benefits
• Maintain accurate records of employ