Benefits & Leave of Absence Administrator

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Benefits & Leave Administrator to work within our Talent department in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to administering the firm’s leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation processes, and health and welfare benefits. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws and administer leave programs including family and medical leave, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and personal leaves of absence.
• Work closely with the Director of Benefits, Talent Team members, Payroll, labor counsel, and external vendors, to ensure benefits and leave programs are delivered accurately, consistently, and with a high level of service.
• Provide training and guidance to people managers and Practice Group Directors to promote a consistent, compliant approach to leave-related employee interactions.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of workers’ compensation claims, including matters not connected to leaves of absence, in partnership with the firm’s workers’ compensation vendor and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, wellbeing programs, and parental and family benefits.
• Other duties as assigned

What is expected:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and diplomacy skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $92,700 – $103,600.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.  This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Application Deadline on or before: July 5, 2026.

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5 to 7 years of leave administration experience, including strong knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws such as FMLA, DCFMLA, CFRA, CA PFL & SDI, CO FAMLI, NJ FLA & TDI, NY DBL & PFL, DE PFML, MPL, and ADA.
• 5 to 7 years of benefits administration experience with an in-depth understanding of laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

In compliance with Colorado state law, you have the right not to identify your age, including by not disclosing your date of birth or dates of attendance or graduation, to us as part of your application and hiring process. You may redact this information (i.e., age, date of birth, and dates of attendance / graduation) from your application and related materials. If you choose to redact this information, please do so in a manner that allows us to read the other data on the applicable document(s) (e.g., if redacting the year you graduated from your transcript, please ensure other items on your transcript are legible).