Benefits Coordinator

Job DescriptionWe currently have a career opportunity for a Benefits Coordinator to join our team located in St. Louis, MO. (Hybrid role)Administers and supports employee qualified leave of absence programs such as medical leaves, short and long-term disability, and Family Medical Leave Administration.Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.Responsibilities• Processes, monitors and tracks leave of absence requests from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use in coordination with our third-party vendors.• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws to ensure compliance with company policies and leave documentation.• Ensures effective communication with employees on leave to support a seamless and timely return to work, in collaboration with the employee’s manager and HR business partner.• Works with payroll administration to ensure employees are paid appropriately while out on leave.• Ensures the strict confidentiality and secure handling of all employee medical records and documentation.Qualifications• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or Business• 2 Years of experience preferred• Preferred Certification: CLMS Certified Leave Management Specialist• Knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Analytical and problem-solving skills.• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.Who We ArePerficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.What We BelieveAt Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Disability Accommodations:Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applicants should ensure that their e-mail settings will receive e-mail from the iCIMS system otherwise, you could miss critical communications related to your application.About UsPerficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.Select work authorization questions to ask when applicants apply1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?2. Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?