Human Resources LOA Specialist

AAA • Costa Mesa, CA

8d • $69,300 - $92,600 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

What This Job Offers

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