Aubrey Marcus
@aubreymarcus
Benefits and leave management specialist with 17+ years driving compliant FMLA/ADA administration and empathetic employee support.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Benefits and Leave Specialist with 17+ years of HR experience, specializing in FMLA, ADA interactive accommodations, and disability administration in complex, multi-site environments. I own the full leave lifecycle—from eligibility determination and medical certification review to compliant case coordination and clear employee/supervisor communication.
At Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, I served as the primary leave specialist, administering FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave programs for 650 employees across five U.S. office locations. I also guided the ADA interactive accommodations process from request through implementation, partnering with legal counsel and managers while maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
I ensure audit-ready compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and applicable state leave regulations, while coordinating short-term and long-term disability claims with insurance carriers. I extend that same precision to benefits administration—open enrollment, onboarding, HRIS transactions (Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, PeopleSoft, AbsenceSoft), and employee service—so employees get accuracy, clarity, and support throughout every transition.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Benefits and Leave Specialist
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Apr 2022 - May 2026 (4 years 1 month)
Served as the firm’s primary leave specialist, owning end-to-end administration of FMLA, ADA, personal, parental, military, and state-specific leave programs for 650 employees across 5 U.S. office locations. Managed ADA interactive accommodations, coordinated LOAs with HR/Payroll and legal counsel, and ensured compliant coordination of FMLA designations with short- and long-term disability benefit
Benefits Coordinator
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Jul 2015 - Mar 2022 (6 years 8 months)
Managed end-to-end FMLA and leave of absence programs, including eligibility determination, medical certification review, tracking, and employee/manager communications. Administered firm benefit programs and open enrollment, coordinated carrier billing/invoicing, managed retiree benefit payment reconciliation with Finance, and supported workers’ compensation claim coordination.
Benefits Assistant
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Provided benefits administration support by processing enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations, and maintaining accurate updates in HRIS and carrier portals. Drafted and distributed benefits and leave communications and built an internal HR intranet to centralize policies, forms, and resources for employee self-service.
HR Assistant
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
May 2013 - Jan 2014 (8 months)
Maintained accurate employee and benefits records in HRIS and served as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, triaging requests and escalating complex matters. Supported HR administration including personnel and benefits file management, document auditing, and records organization to keep files current and audit-ready.
Streamlined the redeployment training program for employees losing coverage and supported senior management through improved redeployment strategy. Placed employees into new positions by coordinating stakeholder collaboration and facilitated events and programs focused on engagement, career advancement, and mobility.
Performed high-volume recruiting and coordinated the end-to-end hiring process, including interviewing, applicant tracking, and offer letter preparation. Conducted pre-employment reference verifications, reviewed background and drug-screen results for compliance, supported job fairs, and assisted with new employee orientation.
Tracked and reported HR metrics to business unit management and served as the primary focal point for new hires to ensure smooth onboarding. Responded to routine questions about HR benefits, policies, procedures, forms, and records, and supported core HR processes to maintain accurate employee information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McDaniel College
Master of Science, Human Resource Development
Earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Development at McDaniel College.
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from West Virginia University.
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