Absence Management Partner

Ensemble Health Partners•Work at Home - Ohio - Other, OH

2d•$57,400 - $99,000•Remote

About The Position

The Absence Management Partner is an important part of the HR team with a customer service focus, ensuring that leave and accommodation requests are handled in a timely, efficient, compliant, confidential and compassionate manner. The Specialist will work closely with associates and leaders to provide subject matter expertise in the complex area of absence management, including Leaves of Absence, Disability, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, and Payroll. By embodying our core purpose of customer obsession, new ideas, and driving innovation, and delivering excellence, you will help ensure that every touchpoint is meaningful and contributes to our mission of redefining the possible in healthcare.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR/leave administration and integrated disability management duties in a multi-state environment; experience with NJ, NY, CA, WA highly desirable.
Excellent organizational, analytical and follow-up skills including attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); familiarity with other data management systems such as Workday.
Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree, preferred area of study Human Resources.
Experience in large complex work environment.

Responsibilities

Administers all aspects of Ensemble’s Leave and Disability program with solid knowledge of Federal and State laws/regulations related to absence management, including FMLA, ADA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits, PTO, Workers’ Compensation and State PFML/TDB.
Advises associates and managers on the complex interaction of leave laws with pay.
Works closely with outside leaves and disability vendors.
Prioritizes requests and responds in a timely manner, ensuring that issues and concerns are handled accurately and respectfully protecting the confidentiality of employee medical and personal information.
Interprets Human Resources policies and procedures, guides application consistent with employment law and company culture in the administration of leaves.
Drives continuous improvements to absence processes, service delivery and technology via Workday and Absence Management systems.