HR Leave of Absence Specialist

AAA•Costa Mesa, CA

43d

About The Position

HR Leave of Absence Specialist Work as a liaison between various departments and our third-party leave of absence administer, analyzing, designing and administering enterprise-wide leave of absence policies, systems and practices. Contributes strategic consulting services to business partners up to and including the executive level. Responsibilities: Researches, performs analysis and provides recommendations regarding the development and administration of the leave of absence program and complies with all federal and state guidelines. Monitors changes and trends in human resources and proposes strategies to address the impact of these trends. Adheres to strict confidentiality requirements. Conducts leave of absence training classes, educating management on leaves of absence and federal and state leave laws. Engages management and employees in the interactive process regarding workplace accommodations and returning to work. Reconciles premium billing and partners with payroll and our third-party administrator to process adjustments. Manages a high volume of emails and respond expeditiously. Partners frequently with the Office of the General Counsel to review high profile leave cases. Consults with outside organizations to evaluate and recommend the most appropriate programs for the company. Responsible for management of outside vendors. Responds to questions and issues related to benefit policies and procedures. Analyzes situations and recommends appropriate action. Prepares policy and procedures manuals, materials describing benefits programs, and other related internal publications. Presents new policies, procedures, and ideas at meetings. Interfaces with employees, managers, vendors and attorneys. Contributes to the completion of projects with others in the department and/or operating unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
3+ years of broad human resource experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: leave of absence, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, training and development.
Experience in a large business organization or consulting experience preferred.
Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate policies and procedures to all levels of staff and management required.
Critical thinking skills are required to handle complex leave of absence situations.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to sudden change in direction.
Professional analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PDL, CFRA and FEHA, as well as ERISA requirements and state disability programs is preferred.
Experience with HRIS preferred.
General understanding of federal and state legislation regarding human resources practices preferred.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, CEBS or CBP designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Researches, performs analysis and provides recommendations regarding the development and administration of the leave of absence program and complies with all federal and state guidelines.
Monitors changes and trends in human resources and proposes strategies to address the impact of these trends.
Adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.
Conducts leave of absence training classes, educating management on leaves of absence and federal and state leave laws.
Engages management and employees in the interactive process regarding workplace accommodations and returning to work.
Reconciles premium billing and partners with payroll and our third-party administrator to process adjustments.
Manages a high volume of emails and respond expeditiously.
Partners frequently with the Office of the General Counsel to review high profile leave cases.
Consults with outside organizations to evaluate and recommend the most appropriate programs for the company.
Responsible for management of outside vendors.
Responds to questions and issues related to benefit policies and procedures.
Analyzes situations and recommends appropriate action.
Prepares policy and procedures manuals, materials describing benefits programs, and other related internal publications.
Presents new policies, procedures, and ideas at meetings.
Interfaces with employees, managers, vendors and attorneys.
Contributes to the completion of projects with others in the department and/or operating unit.