Leave Specialist

Atria Support Center • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Leave Specialist administers employee leaves of absence for Atria employees, including eligibility determinations, tracking, and communications with employees and communities. The role also processes, audits, and monitors short- and long-term disability claims and state disability plans. The Specialist maintains knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal standards, supports compliance with leave and accommodation requirements, and works with Legal, HR professionals, department managers, employees, and disability carriers. Additional duties include benefits administration, reporting, and support for HR and benefits projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least two years of HR generalist or benefits administration experience.
• Must successfully complete all Atria-specified training programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong customer service, detail orientation, multitasking, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Leave of absence management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of employee leave of absence programs, including eligibility determinations, tracking, and communications about FMLA, ADA, general leave, and other leave types.
• Process, audit, and monitor short- and long-term disability claims and state disability plans.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory and legal standards and support compliance with FMLA, ADA, Paid Family Leave, HIPAA privacy laws, state disability guidelines, company policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Analyze FMLA requests with Legal and other HR professionals to determine eligibility and certification.
• Conduct periodic follow-up on open claims.
• Audit disability and leave benefit programs and promptly raise concerns or unique circumstances with department leadership.
• Follow up with employees about disability and other paid leave benefits and accurately document communications and correspondence regarding disability claims.
• Proactively communicate with department managers about employee leaves and expected return dates.
• Track and monitor leave and accommodations and ensure appropriate application of PTO and other paid leave programs.
• Maintain regular contact with the disability carrier and advise claimants and appropriate HR staff of claim-processing issues.
• Maintain knowledge of benefit plans and assist with enrollments and benefits administration as requested.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Assist with ad hoc benefits and HR projects and reporting.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level