Benefits Support Lead

Job description

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Support Lead to join our Benefits team. The Lead will be responsible for the following; Duties & Responsibilities: - Partner with the Benefits Manager and senior team members to support and help optimize the administration of the corporate benefits portfolio, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs. - Collaborate with team leads and the leave administration vendor to oversee employee leave of absence cases (STD, LTD, FMLA, state programs, parental leave, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, etc.), ensuring adherence to company policies and federal/state regulations. - Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits and leave inquiries, providing clear, accurate, and timely guidance on enrollment, eligibility, coverage changes, and the leave process. - Manage escalated or complex issues by coordinating with third‑party administrators, benefits vendors, managers, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs), using sound judgment and working with senior team members as needed to ensure effective resolution. - Develop, maintain, and analyze routine and ad hoc reports using Excel, HRIS, Payrol...