Leave & Benefits Specialist

Description

 Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Leave & Benefits Specialist to our team to support our continued growth. 

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

•  Prior HR/Benefits experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
•  Strong work ethic
•  Positive attitude
•  Consistent attendance
•  Willingness to learn
•  Safety minded

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Full benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Leave and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee leave programs and supporting the day-to-day operations of the company’s benefits plans. This role ensures employees receive accurate guidance and timely service related to benefits and leave while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The specialist serves as a key resource to employees, managers, and vendors on benefits and leave administration. This role is a shared resource that will support all Toledo Tool & Die locations in Northwest Ohio. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administers employee leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, and other statutory or company programs.
• Communicates with employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, process, documentation, and return-to-work requirements.
• Maintains accurate leave records including leave hours availability and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay and benefits continuation during leaves.
• Assists with the day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit programs.
• Support annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and issue resolution.
• Owns new hire benefit orientation meetings at all locations, ensuring all employees enroll in or decline benefits.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan options.
• Maintains accurate benefit records and assist with audits, reports, and compliance requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA).
• Responsible for the maintenance, administration, and communication of employee wellness discounts for company medical plan. 
• Serves as the first point of contact for employee questions on leave and benefits.
• Provides guidance and education to employees in a clear, customer-service–oriented manner.
• Partners with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Stays current on changes in benefits and leave laws and regulations.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements related to benefits and leave programs.
• Generates reports on benefits and leave metrics as requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; OR a minimum of 5 years of a combination of education, training, and experience in the Human Resources field-strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in benefits and leave administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• CEBS or PHR Certification, preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting multiple locations strongly preferred.

GENERAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors/suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
• Knowledge of: Federal and State laws affecting Human Resources including the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and advance existing skill sets to be able to serve future office needs in additional capacities. 
• Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times. 
• Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
• Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
• Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.

Toledo Tool & Die is an Equal Opportunity Employer.