Leave of Absence Specialist

OneMain Financial•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Health and Welfare Benefits Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating employee lave program in partnership with third-party administrators who manage FMLA and short-term disability, while assisting with the administration of ADA workplace accommodations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state and company policies, monitors case activity for accuracy and timelines, and provides guidance to team members, managers and HR partners.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in US disability/leave administration and ADA accommodation.
HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
Deep understanding and application of federal and state disability and paid family leave laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, PFWA, CFRA, HIPPA, etc.) in a multi-state environment.
Independent worker and must be able to regularly exercise discretion, handle conflict and be firm when required.
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The ability to analyze complex questions and determine the best course of actions or recommendation.
Organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
Ability to take initiative and make decisions under pressure

Nice To Haves

Workday experience preferred
Project management skills
Experience in a high-volume environment or large employer
Experience in administering a CA VDI Plan a plus

Responsibilities

Partners with team members, HR partners, management, and third-party administrators to ensure leave of absence cases are handled accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with policies and regulations; researches and resolves issues accordingly.
Engage with the team members throughout the interactive process of ADA and PWFA accommodation requests, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth experience.
Initiates and tracks the ADA interactive process by sending required documentation, coordinating with employees, HR partners and management, and exploring alternative solutions and making recommendations to ensure fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
Processes high volume of leave actions in payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems, ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance to support compliance and audits.
Reconciles/analyzes payroll files or resolves individual pay inquiries as related to leaves.
Identify opportunities to streamline leave and accommodation workflows, recommending process enhancements to improve efficiency and team member experience.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of leave laws, PWFA and ADA regulations.
Partners with Workers Compensation vendor to process employee claims.
Serves as the subject matter expert for the leave programs in alignment and under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership and Legal
Process State Disability Claims as necessary.
Ensure compliance with state and federal leave laws, providing support and project execution when new laws develop.
Participates/drives special projects or assignments as needed