li>Oversee and manage the administration of multi-tiered employee benefits programs, including plans such as retirement, health, dental, life, vision, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation, and employee assistance for assigned employee units; Manage the relationship with and interfaces with third-party administrators to resolve claims, appeals, and provides guidance in policy interpretation and plan documents; Work with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll, information, reports, payments, concerning employee benefits and regulatory filings; Collect and analyze human resources data and prepares reports and documents as needed; Assist in conducting open enrollment for benefits, prepares open enrollment benefit materials and literature; Plan, participate in, conduct, and evaluate special projects requiring coordination of activities across departmental and functional lines; Conduct surveys and performs research on administrative and human resources problems or issues; Assist with audits as needed; Maintain Human Resources records by updating employee records and scanning documents into employee records in Paylocity. Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs; Interpret human resources policies and procedures with regard to benefits; educates employees and managers on policy and legal compliance regarding leaves of absence; Work collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources and other Human Resources staff to assist C-suite, directors, and all staff on HR matters; Consult with the Director of Human Resources and General Counsel as needed; Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance; Coordinate with recruiter for open positions within business unit and back-up, when needed, for recruiting; Keep records of benefit plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting; Manage employee's leave of absences.