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Human Resources Specialist - Benefits, Compliance & Leaves

ZS Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

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Full time Benefits Administration Benefits Compliance Employee Benefits Compliance

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Job Description

ZS is seeking an experienced, compliance-focused Benefits Specialist for the Global Total Rewards team, with primary depth in U.S. federal and state leave law.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary compliance resource for global benefits by monitoring federal, state, and country-level regulatory changes and evaluating impact to plans, policies, and practices.
Collaborate with benefits providers to help manage short- and long-term disability claims with care and empathy.
Own complex leave and health-plan exception cases end-to-end.
Author, revise, and maintain benefits, leave, and time-off policies, including drafting legally sound and consistent language.
Partner closely with Legal as a technical counterpart by framing issues, preparing background and recommendations, and converting legal guidance into operational policies and processes.
Own governance and documentation for benefits policies, including version control, approval trails, plan documents, required notices, and audit readiness.
Serve as subject-matter expert for leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA, and state programs such as NY PFL, CA PFL, and NJ TDI.
Provide regulatory oversight of statutory leave across other countries.
Administer ADA-related accommodations under applicable laws, including reduced-work-schedule requests, and distinguish medical accommodations from other requests.
Manage leave and accommodation requests by ensuring documentation completeness, interpreting applicability of leave protections, and guiding employees and managers through the process.
Use judgment to escalate complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting cases to Legal or HR leadership.
Advise HR and regional teams on correct policy application, resolving ambiguity and building consistency across countries.
Track and analyze leave, accommodation, audit, and case data to identify compliance risk, surface policy gaps, and support recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field with strong academic record; JD, paralegal credential, or formal compliance training is a plus.
5+ years in benefits with demonstrated focus on compliance, regulatory interpretation, and policy drafting.
CEBS, GBA, CLMS, or similar certification (preferred).
Ability to independently author clear, compliant policy language, with writing samples or a policy portfolio available.
Proven expertise in U.S. leave administration and accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
State-specific program experience, including NY PFL, CA PFL, and NJ TDI.
Working knowledge of the benefits regulatory landscape (examples include ERISA, ACA, COBRA) and comfort navigating multi-country statutory requirements.
Experience with intermittent and long-term leaves, interpreting medical certifications, and managing return-to-work processes.
Experience supporting multi-country/global benefits programs and policy harmonization.
Demonstrated success partnering with Legal or compliance functions on substantive regulatory matters.
Familiarity with HRIS/HCM and case documentation best practices, including Dayforce, SAP, or SuccessFactors.
Strong communication skills and discretion with confidential information.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage ambiguity in novel or precedent-setting scenarios.
No visa sponsorship: candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Technologies

Dayforce
SAP
SuccessFactors

How You’ll Grow

Cross-functional skills development and custom learning pathways
Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
Internal mobility paths that support growth through s-curves, individual contribution, and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development
Robust skills-building programs
Multiple career progression paths
Internal mobility
Deeply collaborative culture

Hybrid Working Model

Work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of the week

Travel

Travel is required for client-facing ZS roles based on project and client business needs
Some projects may be local, but client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed

Application Requirements

Online application required
Full set of transcripts required to be considered (official or unofficial)

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