Leave Administration Consultant

University of Utah Health•SALT LAKE CITY, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leave Administration Consultant will consult with department leadership regarding the interpretation and application of leave administration and disability accommodations, ensuring compliance with associated policies, practices, and procedures. This role involves strategically advising leadership on identifying and managing potential employment risks, and providing guidance and coaching to all management levels on complex issues. The consultant will evaluate staff requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, serving as a resource for ADA, accommodations, and disability access. Additionally, the position requires analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of current procedures, recommending changes, and collaborating with management on employee training and development needs. The consultant will also process employee leaves of absence (FMLA, medical, non-medical, military, workers compensation), coordinate with the benefits office for unpaid absences and health insurance continuation, and liaise with the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) regarding alleged ADA or Section 504 violations.

Requirements

Three years' experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in employee relations or leave management including experience with FMLA, FLSA, and ADA.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Equivalency.
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
Demonstrated coaching and/or mentoring skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of employment and labor laws.
Demonstrated high-level judgment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to handle highest level of confidential information.
Ability to strategically consult with all levels of management.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.

Responsibilities

Consults with department leadership with respect to interpretation and application of leave administration and disability accommodations with regard to associated policies, practices, and procedures.
Strategically consults with leadership on identifying and managing potential employment risks.
Provides guidance and coaching to all levels of management in addressing complex issues.
Evaluates staff requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and serves as a resource regarding issues related to the ADA, accommodations, and disability access.
Analyzes data and evaluates the effectiveness of current procedures and practices.
Recommends changes based on findings.
Collaborates with management in determining employee training and development needs.
Processes employee leave of absences, including FMLA, medical and non-medical, military, and workers compensation absences.
Coordinates with the benefit office for unpaid absences and continuation of health insurance.
Coordinates with OEO office regarding alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).