Absence Management Specialist - HCM Senior Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking two highly skilled Human Capital Management Senior Analyst's to support statewide absence management, disability programs, and payroll-related HR functions across central office, pharmacy services, and regional psychiatric hospitals. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of leave programs, and the ability to navigate complex federal and state regulations. You will serve as a subject matter expert in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work programs, and related HR processes—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service to employees and agency partners.

Requirements

• 3 yrs. exp. in human resources. OR Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources. OR 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612. OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Primary Skill: Human Resources
• Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Confidentiality and Analyzation.

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of leave programs
• Ability to navigate complex federal and state regulations
• Subject matter expert in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work programs, and related HR processes

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced HR sub-programs related to absence management, disability separations, reinstatements, transitional work, and leave without pay.
• Ensure proper application of FMLA, disability leave, childbirth & adoption leave, and other benefit programs.
• Determine FMLA eligibility, issue designation notices, and monitor usage.
• Coordinate disability separation processes, including fact gathering, notices, hearings, and personnel actions.
• Facilitate return-to-work options such as Transitional Work Program (TWP) and light-duty accommodations.
• Monitor leave usage, absenteeism trends, and leave-without-pay requests; recommend approvals or corrective actions.
• Serve as liaison with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage time entry and payroll processing for all off-work programs (FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, military leave, administrative leave, etc.).
• Process personnel actions (leave, returns, pay corrections).
• Review and correct bi-weekly step/longevity rosters; coordinate adjustments with payroll and DAS.
• Maintain databases, filing systems, and reports related to absence management.
• Schedule and participate in hearings (SPBR, disability) and initiate personnel actions based on outcomes.
• Prepare and enter personnel actions for separations, interruptions, and reinstatements.
• Serve as backup payroll processor, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency policies.
• Generate and analyze reports (UKG, COGNOS, OAKS).
• Provide technical guidance to HR and Labor Relations staff.
• Participate in New Employee Foundations and contribute to policy development and HR intranet content.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree