Bilingual Specialist, Disability & Leave Management

McCarthy Tétrault LLP • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm seeking a Bilingual Specialist, Disability & Leave Management for its Montreal office. This role is crucial for managing disability leaves and accommodation programs for employees and lawyers nationwide. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in leave management and accommodation, with a strong emphasis on bilingualism (English and French) due to the national scope of the role and interaction with colleagues and clients across Canada. The firm is recognized for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation, as outlined in 'The McCarthy Way'. This role is to fill an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in administration or human resources, or other equivalent education relevant to the role.
• Bilingualism (English and French) both spoken and written is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar position linked to leave management and accommodations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software, including Excel.
• Knowledge of Canadian laws, regulations, and programs related to benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing Disability Leaves and Accommodations throughout the Firm, acting as the main contact for firm members and providers regarding benefits programs related to leaves of absence and accommodations.
• Administering and coordinating end-to-end employee short-term and long-term disability leaves and accommodation requests, including return-to-work planning and reintegration.
• Supporting firm members through all stages of disability leaves and accommodations by providing program and benefit information and collecting required details.
• Providing third-party vendors and insurance carriers with the documentation, information, and support required to assess and manage disability claims and accommodation requests.
• Ensuring all leave and accommodation related communications and documentation are securely stored in compliance with privacy and organizational requirements.
• Ensuring accommodation requests are handled in compliance with applicable legislation and firm policies.
• Tracking leave and accommodation dates, statuses, and return-to-work timelines in HR systems (Service Now, Workday) and other file trackers, and taking appropriate action as required.
• Coordinating with payroll to ensure accurate leave payments and benefit adjustments.
• Acting as a liaison between firm members, managers, internal stakeholders, and third-party providers to facilitate return-to-work reintegration and appropriate workplace accommodations.
• Providing subject matter expertise on disability and accommodation processes while identifying opportunities to improve firm member and leader experience.
• Maintaining data integrity and confidentiality throughout the leave and accommodation process.
• Managing maternity, parental, family caregiver and compassionate care leaves across the Firm, acting as the main contact for firm members and relevant stakeholders.
• Administering maternity, parental, family caregiver, and compassionate care leaves.
• Supporting firm members through all stages of these leaves by providing program and benefit information and collecting required details.
• Overseeing and calculating leave top-up payments (maternity, parental, family caregiver, and compassionate care) and coordinating with payroll to ensure accuracy of payments and benefit adjustments.
• Liaising with firm members, managers, payroll, benefits providers, and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information flow related to leave management.
• Monitoring leave timelines and return-to-work dates in HR systems (Service Now, Workday) and other trackers while supporting effective employee reintegration.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm
• Wellness and technology reimbursements
• Competitive compensation
• Paid overtime
• Generous time off
• A day off to volunteer
• A day off for your birthday
• Commitment to professional development and growth opportunities
• Strong community involvement
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Collaborative, cohesive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level