Senior Human Resources Specialist – Benefits & Leave Administration

Job overview

The Senior Human Resources Specialist – Benefits & Leave Administration is an onsite role in Acton, MA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. Compensation is $75,000–$90,000 per year. The role supports employee benefits administration and leave-of-absence programs. This specialist helps employees navigate benefits and leave policies while maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance. The work includes benefits enrollment and renewals, HRIS records and reporting, leave administration, and coordination with employees and external vendors.

What you'll do

• Support new-hire onboarding and benefits enrollment
• assist with benefits audits, open enrollment, and annual renewals
• maintain employee records in HRIS and generate reports
• support compliance with benefits and leave regulations
• maintain training records and documentation
• respond to employee benefits inquiries and coordinate with vendors
• administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness programs
• manage leave processes including FMLA, state leave, ADA accommodations, disability, and workers’ compensation coordination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior hr specialist

benefits administration

leave administration

hris

fmla

ada

cobra

open enrollment

acton ma

confidential recruiting partners

monday–friday

8 am–5 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• retirement plan
• annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness programs.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of HR experience and at least 3 years administering benefits and leave programs; UKG or similar HRIS experience is preferred.

About the employer

Confidential Recruiting Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Office Administrative Services. Sector: 56.