Leave Partner

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an HR professional to join our Leave Administration team. This role supports employees and business partners by serving as a trusted advisor as they navigate FMLA/PFM leave requests and workers’ compensation. This position partners closely with employees, supervisors, and business partners to help them understand leave options, ensure employees are supported during challenging times, and confirm compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. This role also contributes to documenting and improving leave processes to deliver worldclass customer service using proven best practices.

Requirements

• Find purpose in supporting others with empathy during difficult life events
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are detail oriented and organized, with a strong appreciation for documentation and continuous improvement
• Enjoy building partnerships to educate, advise, and mentor others
• Can maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Have knowledge of the laws surrounding FMLA, PFM, ADA and other leave benefits

Responsibilities

• Supporting employees, leaders, and partners with leave related questions through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person consultations
• Collaborating with partners across the company to interpret and apply SEL policies, procedures, standards, Federal and State laws and legal requirements
• Documenting, automating, and improving leave administration processes and policies
• Working with partners to understand and work through the interactive process for restrictions and ADA accommodations
• Managing confidential files and other sensitive information with discretion
• Conducting quality audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Applying knowledge of FMLA/PFM and workers’ compensation to both straightforward and complex situations
• Managing leave requests and related processes within Workday
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across the organization
• Work with various vendors regarding Leave, Workers’ Compensation and Accommodations

Benefits

• 100% employee owned
• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Personal 401(k) options
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• STEM courses
• Apprenticeships
• Tuition assistance
• Engineering development programs
• Wellness benefits
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Flexible spending benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees