HR Leave Specialist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The HR Leave Specialist manages and administers colleague leave and accommodation requests, including FMLA, personal leave, workers’ compensation, military leave, and ADA accommodations. The role supports compliance with federal and state laws by reviewing documentation, approving or denying requests, communicating with colleagues and managers, and overseeing the return-to-work process. The specialist is the primary contact for initial reports and related inquiries and is responsible for maintaining records and reporting. The position also provides support and backup for the Employee Health Coordinator and may assist with benefit-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• For backup of the Employee Health Coordinator RN, an active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively with deadline-conscious tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Knowledge of leave and employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, leave-tracking software, and/or a safety event reporting tool such as RLDatix.
• Current professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer colleague leave and accommodation requests, including FMLA, personal leave, workers’ compensation, military leave, and ADA accommodations.
• Review documentation and approve or deny leave and accommodation requests in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Communicate with colleagues and managers about leave and accommodation requests.
• Oversee colleagues’ return-to-work process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for initial reports and related inquiries.
• Maintain records and reporting related to leave and accommodations.
• Provide support to and backup for the Employee Health Coordinator.
• Assist with benefit-related projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time