Leave Specialist

Elara Caring•Dallas, TX

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as Leave Specialist. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Leave Specialist with commitment and compassion. If so, apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Business Administration or relevant field is preferred, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of experience with leave requirements and other legal protections offered by FMLA, ADA, and other applicable state and federal laws.
3+ Years HRMS experience required
Experience with Workday and HR Service Now is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Leave team, as well as the rest of the Compensation & Benefits team members.
Ensures compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Interacts with disability vendors as needed.
Initiates the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
Communicates respectfully with employees regarding their needs for leave, modified work schedules, or facilitating the return to work.
Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, sick leave, workers’ compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, disability, or other leave(s).
Performs other duties/projects as assigned.