Leave Management Specialist Leave Management Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Solon, OH

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About The Position

The Leave Management Specialist is a subject matter expert on all types of leaves of absence, including FMLA, state and local leave laws, company leave policies, and ADAAA regulations and processes. This position is responsible for the understanding of the full end to end leave process and coordination of benefits under company policies, including, but not limited to, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), State Leave Laws, Military (USERRA), Workers Compensation (WC), Company leave policies, and coordinating the Interactive Process for Accommodation requests under the ADAAA. This position will also be responsible for assisting with pay-related leave questions and escalations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a team-based environment in human resources, payroll and/or benefits administration
• Functional knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, STD, LTD, state leave laws and procedures
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Proven ability to quickly and accurately input, review, organize, and analyze data
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with internal contacts at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, specifically in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Leave management experience preferred
• Experience in SAP, Kronos, and other HRIS or payroll system preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration by the Company’s third-party leave administrator (“TPA”) of employee leaves of absence (under federal and state laws and Company policies, including but not limited to: FMLA, ADA, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Parental and Military) and coordinate with TPA as needed
• Partner with HRBPs to help with questions, escalations, and coordination of leave benefits
• Perform leave administration activities to include but not limited to: preparing Company correspondence, document review and analysis, file updates and maintenance, data entry, and document management
• Communicate with and serve as liaison between the Company, and relevant third parties for LOA related matters
• Collaborate with the internal business partners (e.g., workplace accommodations, employee relations, workers compensation, benefits, & legal teams) regarding LOA matters as needed
• Respond to leave process and policy questions
• Collaborate with the TPA to effectively document internal conversations, communications, system and process changes with clarity, completeness, and specificity
• Assist in establishing/enhancing process automation and efficiency improvements

What This Job Offers

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