Benefits and Leave Specialist

Valiant Integrated Services
long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Jun 10, 2025
Valiant seeks a Benefits & Leave Specialist to assist with the administration of benefits, leave & disability, 401k plan and the wellness program. This includes Short Term and Long Term disability, State leaves, Military leave, FMLA and ADA. Responsibilities: Provide first line of support for all leave, disability and ADA inquiries. Research and respond to all leave inquiries. Coordinates with HRBPs and Supervisors on leave status updates. Maintain and monitor leave management system. Weekly reporting on leave updates t HRBPs and managers. Audit leaves in coordination with employee timesheets. Works with supervisors to ensure coded correctly on a regular basis. Monitors and processes military leave differentials to payroll. Responds to 401k inquiries and issues from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Maintains and coordinates the 401k files with ADP and the 401 vendor Monitors 401k upload and coordinates with payroll and HRIS on any discrepancies. Audits 401k deductions and timeliness of deposits. Coordinates and monitors the ACA process with quarterly audits between HRIS and our Benefits Administration platform. This includes ACA reporting of hours. Audits Benefit Classifications for consistency and corrections. Assists with Union requests for benefits information as needed. Promotes a positive team and company culture through various campaigns and initiatives. Assists with leave and other benefit policy review, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws. Requirements: General understanding of administering employee benefits Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Government contracting experience preferred. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is preferred. However, related experience is also considered and/or other training/certification may be substituted for education. Two year's experience in HR and/or Benefits Administration.