Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist

Columbus Technologies • Thousand Oaks, CA

395d • $83,200 - $104,000

About The Position

The Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist is responsible for managing employee leave and return to work processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies. This role involves coordination with HR, business leaders, and third-party administrators to facilitate a smooth leave process for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 2 years direct experience supporting employee leaves of absence, worker's compensation, and related benefits in a fast-paced professional organization.
• Experience with and understanding of HR policies and practices and state and federal employment laws.
• Experienced with Workday HCM and third-party benefits applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to coordinate with vendors or the legal team on complex claims related to leave of absence.
• Support during the open enrollment process for benefits programs, focusing on leave-related benefits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Technology, Engineering, and/or Aerospace and Defense company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process requests for various types of leave (FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, etc.) and coordinate state paid benefit programs.
• Provide guidance to colleagues regarding leave policies, procedures, and their rights, including state paid benefit programs.
• Review and audit the Return to Work process for claims, including the Return to Work transitional program.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal business units to ensure compliance with leave policies.
• Review medical documentation and other required paperwork to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for colleagues on leave, maintaining regular communication to address concerns and provide updates.
• Work with HR, payroll, and management to ensure proper leave administration and return-to-work processes.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local leave laws to ensure compliance and implement necessary policy changes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of leave requests, approvals, and denials.
• Generate reports on leave trends, usage, and compliance metrics for management.
• Assist with benefit-related inquiries and support the Benefits Team as needed, particularly in areas related to leave of absence and workers' compensation.

Benefits

• W2 employment with full benefits
• Potential for direct hire after the temporary position
• Competitive hourly wage of $40-$50/hr based on experience and location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree