HR Leave of Absence Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

7d

About The Position

As a HR Leave of Absence Professional, you will provide critical support and expert guidance to employees navigating various leave programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and a smooth transition during periods of absence. Every day you will expertly interpret leave policies, administer FMLA, state-specific leaves, and other time-off programs, communicate with employees and managers, and meticulously track leave balances and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an empathetic, organized demeanor, contributing to a supportive work environment and efficient leave management.

Requirements

• Bachelors
• Other Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelors)

Nice To Haves

• One year experience with disability/leave of absence claims

Responsibilities

• Manage the leave administration process from the employee’s initial claim filing notice for leave to the employee’s return to work date. This would include but is not limited to obtaining and completing required paperwork, determining eligibility for leave, designating leave, requesting medical documentation as required, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
• Work with the STD Claim Coordinators and Human Resources to monitor leaves and provide regular status reports as well as resolve any complex issue that arises during the lifespan of a leave.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Communicate and work with a variety of internal and external sources to achieve timely return to work date and prompt resolution of the claim.
• Prepare and mail leave notices (e.g., FMLA leave notices) as required to employees requesting leave.
• Create and maintain an activity file containing required documentation for leave of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees