Leave of Absence Coordinator

Sedgwick • Dubuque, IA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Leave of Absence Coordinator Leave of Absence Coordinator Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence📍 Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment—both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers from some of the world’s most respected brands A dedicated mentor and manager to guide you every step of your career journey Career development and promotional opportunities as you take on new responsibilities A diverse, all-inclusive benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being Your next big opportunity starts here—are you ready to join us? PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Analyzes reported leave requests including Family Medical Leave (FMLA), unpaid state, military and company-specific, to make determinations based on client plans, state and federal regulations. Ensures that on-going claim management is within company service standards and industry best practices. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic candidates that want to grow a career. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation, and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of administrative/general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal FMLA regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise judgement in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies as required by program
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while operating a computer and phone system.

Nice To Haves

• State certification or licensing in statutory leaves is beneficial.
• FMLA administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes FMLA and other unpaid state, military, and/or company-specific leave claims; tracks and codes documentation in accordance with internal workflow processes.
• Analyzes FMLA and other unpaid claims to determine eligibility and certification in compliance with client plans, state and federal regulations.
• Reviews claim information received to identify action plan, determine benefits due, and make timely case decisions based on plan descriptions and service expectations as established by the client.
• Communicates decisions and on-going expectations clearly and professionally with claimants and clients by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
• Maintains professional client relationships and provides excellent customer service.
• Meets the organization’s quality program(s) minimum requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A stable, consistent work environment—both in-office and virtual
• A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers from some of the world’s most respected brands
• A dedicated mentor and manager to guide you every step of your career journey
• Career development and promotional opportunities as you take on new responsibilities
• A diverse, all-inclusive benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees