Leave of Absence Specialist

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Leave of Absence Specialist. The right candidate will administer and oversee the support of all Leaves of Absence (LOA). Systemize all cases to include comprehensive case management, absence management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and all other related employment laws. Performs exemplary customer service and assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Five to seven years of experience in managing leave cases (FMLA, ADA, LTD/STD)
Ability to engage in the interactive process
Ability to exercise discretionary judgement and critical assessment skills
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits as they relate to leaves of absence, including short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability, ADA, FMLA and other applicable laws
Must be able to work independently and work well within a team, receive little supervision and schedule priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superb organizational skills and provide attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus
Peoplesoft and absence management experience a plus

Responsibilities

Administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) and ensure compliance with company policies
Communicate with employees and their management regarding the leave process. Ensure that all parties are aware of the qualifications and required documentation to meet leave requirements
Track leave administration process from the employees’ initial notice of leave through the return to work. Determine leave eligibility/designation, coordinate required paperwork along with any necessary medical certification in accordance with specified legal requirements and best practices
Coordinate intermittent or reduced schedule leave as necessary
Facilitate the interactive process as necessary between employee and the company
Maintain reasonable communication with all parties to facilitate a smooth and timely return to work
Verify and confirm employee status to payroll to ensure proper accounting of payroll records
Facilitate other leave requests to include military leave, ADA accommodations, workers comp, intermittent or reduced work schedule, disability claims
Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files in accordance to HIPAA and Employee Privacy standards
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, state and local laws
Ensure timely employee insurance premiums to include proper accounting or request for delinquent payments
Maintain HRIS system to timely report all leave requests
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner