Senior Benefits Analyst - Absence Management

Is your career taking you where you want to go?
When it began in 1924, Saia LTL Freight covered a two-state area: Louisiana and Texas. Today, Saia is one of the most successful carriers in the U.S., providing nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, and third-party logistics services. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia is a fast growing company offering industry leading benefits and opportunities to inspire every member of our team. With over 12,000 employees dedicated to their jobs and our customers, you may discover your own career path at Saia.

Position Summary

Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers corporate benefit plans and programs to meet organizational objectives. Oversees and supports assigned programs, including leave of absence programs, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and salary continuation.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages policy oversight and vendor management of leave programs supporting absences, associated payments, and other programs as assigned.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of all government regulations and ensures compliance with all state and federal laws related to assigned benefits programs.
• Advises employees on internal benefits policies, guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to team members.
• Partners with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure benefits information is accurate and up to date in all applicable systems.
• Produces and manages reporting metrics and analytics for benefits programs.
• Conducts audits of benefits packages and policies to ensure compliance with government regulations and plan guidelines.
• Responds to escalated employee inquiries related to benefits and leave information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related area.
• 5+ years of benefits and leave administration experience.
• Vendor management experience.

Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Our Mission
At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.

To safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.