Leave of Absence Advisor

Milwaukee Tool • Brookfield, MT

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About The Position

The Leave of Absence Advisor is part of the Human Resources Department and administers the end-to-end process for leave of absence programs. The role supports a positive employee experience and compliance with applicable leave and employment laws, including state and federal leaves such as FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation. The Advisor makes timely eligibility and accommodation decisions, communicates requirements and outcomes, and works with employees and managers through the interactive process.

In addition to leave administration, the Advisor supports employee benefits and wellness programming for assigned business units. This includes analyzing participation, developing education and communication campaigns, supporting benefit plan administration and audits, and coordinating on-site wellness activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience.
• Experience in leave of absence administration.
• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
• Thorough understanding of FMLA, leave of absence policies and procedures, workers’ compensation, and ADA and accommodation policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in benefits communication and/or education campaigns.
• Previous work experience supporting a manufacturing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Administer leave of absence programs and ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and company requirements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for leave inquiries, conduct intake, assess caller needs, and respond to emergency situations.
• Gather information to assess leave eligibility and identify the appropriate leave type.
• Review leave paperwork and explain requirements, employee and employer responsibilities, leave options, and potential impacts to pay and benefits.
• Consult on accommodation requests, work with employees and managers through the interactive process, and make accommodation decisions.
• Draft leave correspondence, including notifications, approvals, and requests for medical certifications.
• Make timely case decisions, communicate decisions and ongoing expectations, and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Partner with managers and HR Business Partners on next steps for leaves that exhaust available entitlements.
• Track leave hours and coordinate with Payroll to ensure pay is accurate.
• Maintain leave documentation separately from other personnel records.
• Track baby births for ordering Baby Welcome gifts and support employees’ returns to work.
• Run reports on upcoming leaves and return-to-work dates, as well as ad hoc reports.
• Analyze employee participation in benefit offerings and create communications and education campaigns to increase participation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on benefit eligibility and help employees navigate benefit service providers.
• Process site-specific benefit plan invoices and help resolve vendor funding and payment discrepancies.
• Audit benefit enrollments to ensure employees are offered and enrolled in benefits and deductions correctly.
• Assist with the annual 401(k) plan audit and administer the Educational Assistance Program.
• Coordinate on-site wellness activities, including sourcing vendors, surveying employee interests, and researching trends.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site wellness and fitness center.

What This Job Offers

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