Benefits Analyst - Leave & Time Off

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

As a Benefits Analyst – Leave & Time Off you will play a key role in the administration and support of the organization’s leave and time-off programs. You will ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations while guiding employees and managers through processes related to short-term disability, family and medical leave, paid time off, and other benefits. You will act as a central liaison among employees, third-party administrators, HR business partners, and payroll teams to ensure a smooth and positive leave experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer and ensure compliance with all U.S. and international leave and time-off programs (e.g., FMLA, disability, PTO), including accurate benefits data transmission, payroll deductions, and employee status monitoring.
• Act as a key resource for employees and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on complex leave cases, disability claims, benefit plan options, and vendor-related issues, while delivering world-class customer service.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and benefits providers, overseeing service agreements, driving program improvements, and supporting external audits, including non-discrimination testing and leave audits.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable laws and policies (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, IRC, SECURE 2.0, state leave laws), staying current with legislative changes and managing state/local regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain internal benefit policies and documentation, including standard operating procedures, training resources, and knowledge content to support process consistency and HR Shared Services enablement.

Required:

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with multi-state leave administration, US leave and disability programs

• Experience with FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and applicable state leave laws
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements while maintaining discretion and confidentiality

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree along with professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, or CPDM (certified professional disability manager).
• Experience supporting leave program design or vendor transitions.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators or insurance carrier

Culture and Benefits:

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $72,000 - $108,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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