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Locations
Remote- United States
Job ID
30695

Description and Requirements

We’re seeking a Senior Leave & Benefits Analyst to elevate our leave of absence programs—combining expert guidance, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role blends consultative support with operational precision, ensuring employees receive timely, accurate benefits while navigating their leave with confidence and care.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Total Rewards team, you will:

·         Serve as the primary resource for leave of absence support, guiding employees and HR partners through the process.

  • Support initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes. Leverage technology, automation, and data insights to create a more efficient, employee-friendly experience.

·         Identify inefficiencies and pain points in current LOA processes and recommend improvements.

  • Provide consultative guidance to employees on eligibility, pay while on leave, and available resources.
  • Partner with HR, managers, and our disability vendor to coordinate leave logistics, from initial request through return to work.
  • Collaborate with local HR to design modified work schedules and thoughtful return-to-work plans.
  • Draft and distribute leave-related communications and documentation.
  • Manage state disability and paid family leave offsets to ensure accurate benefit delivery.
  • Work closely with Payroll to ensure seamless coordination of leave-related pay and timecard processing.
  • Maintain and update leave records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

·         Analyze trends, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to policies and processes that improve both compliance and employee experience.

  • Stay current on evolving leave laws and best practices, especially in states with paid family leave programs.

·         Act as a liaison between the LOA team and other HR functions to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.

What You Bring

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience: 4+ years in HR or employee benefits and leave management, with deep knowledge of disability and paid leave programs.
  • Skills & Attributes:
    • Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS and leave tracking systems a plus.
    • Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with a focus on clarity and empathy.
    • High level of discretion and respect for confidential information.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
    • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a passion for enhancing the employee experience.

·         Ability to set priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of transactions.



Why USI?
With more than $2.5 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across 200+ offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. We invite you to learn more about what makes USI an exceptional place to work!

Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition 
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need. 

Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.

Committed to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity, equity, and inclusion program educated our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
  • Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for six consecutive years (2018-2023).
  • Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance four years in a row (2020-2023).
  • Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Status for a maintaining a culture of health and well-being five years in a row (2018-2022).
  • Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of industry awards and recognitions! 

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.


$75,000-$85,000
5% Bonus