Job Title: Benefits Specialist Location: Huntsville, AL ( On-site) Canvas is seeking to add an Employee Benefit Specialist to the team. The Employee Benefits Specialist will act as a central point of contact surrounding LOA, Disability and FMLA leaves, benefit plan enrollments by employees, benefit renewals and plan management, as well as, assisting HR department with various other benefit and HR activities as required. Responsibilities and Task: + Manage employee FMLA, Disability and personal leave tasks per Company policies and Federal, State, and local legal requirements; follow up on inconsistencies or missing documentation and communicate to appropriate personnel + Act as point of contact for employees responding to benefit questions concerning employee leaves, 401(k), or other employee welfare programs and assist employees with claim resolution, electronic processes and comprehension of benefit plan design when needed + Update, research, and resolve enrollment, marital status, and dependent verification discrepancies to ensure vendors and payroll receive accurate eligibility, enrollment, and deduction information + Act as a liaison between carrier and employee as needed to facilitate exchange of information, documentation collection and submission, etc. to facilitate leave approval, benefit enrollment or dependent verification process + Partner with HR and Corporate leadership regarding all open enrollment events, new or revised programs, special events, etc. + Act as lead in coordinating meetings and follow-up to ensure employees are informed about changes to all benefit plans + Actively participate in educating and notifying employees on benefit plans and enrollment opportunities + Partner with HR team on all employee engagement projects + Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and improve efficiency + Perform additional relevant duties as assigned Supervisor Responsibilities: + None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy Education/ Experience: + Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of study and minimum of 8 years' experience within a human resources generalist/benefits administration environment; experience in leave administration with knowledge of FMLA and ADA legal requirements highly preferred + Strong computer skills with the ability to work with multiple Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.); knowledge/ experience with Costpoint/Deltek system preferred + Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner + Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrates high level of confidentiality in all matters + Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize + Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce. Benefits of Working with Canvas To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: + Competitive Wages* + Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance + Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance + Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + 11 Paid Federal Holidays + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts + 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting + Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs + Robust Employee Assistance Program + Employee Referral Bonus Program + Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach + Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance + Discretionary performance-based bonuses + And many more! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) . Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) with questions. For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website. If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.