Leave of Absence, Benefits Specialist - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Leave of Absence- Benefits Specialist to join the Employee Experience division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented professional to support our employees and retirees by administering benefits, leave of absence, and retirement programs with care, accuracy, and professionalism. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for employee questions and ensure compliance and timely processing of a wide range of programs, from FMLA, ADA accommodations, and retirement. 

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida, committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary contact for employee and retiree inquiries on benefits, leave, and retirement.
• Administer benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and retirement plan activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Support open enrollment, new hire orientations, and day-to-day benefits operations.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements.
• Stay up to date on laws and regulations affecting benefits and leave administration.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits, leave administration, accommodations, or retirement programs.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations such as ADA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with HR systems and data reporting tools.
• Experience partnering with third-party vendors, brokers, and insurance carriers to communicate, deliver, administer, and manage benefit, retirement, and leave of absence programs (preferred)
• SHRM or HRCI Certified Professional or similar HR certifications preferred.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities 
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule

Salary Range: $27.30 - $34.13 per hour- commensurate with experience (estimated $56,784.00 - $70,990.40 annually)

LOCATION: Reliable Plaza: 100 W. Anderson St., Orlando, FL 32801

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.