Leave Specialist

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering all leaves of absence for AtlantiCare’s self-insured and self-administered short-term disability program. The leaves administered include: FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, military, unpaid personal leaves and SAFE Act leaves. The Specialist ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations while understanding and supporting AtlantiCare’s policies and programs. The Specialist is responsible for communication with managers and representatives from Human Resources on matters relating to leaves, including policies and procedures. The Specialist interfaces with managers, Human Resources and Payroll. The Specialist serves as the principal point of contact for answering LOA-related questions and provides training. The Specialist creates management reports relating to leave and completes data analytics. The Specialist provides case management for leave cases. This position reports to the Corporate Director Integrated Disability within the Legal Department. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or specialized legal training required.
Basic accounting principles required in some functions.
5 years legal department experience, claims experience, workers’ compensation and/or leave experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, required.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills required.
Candidate is detail-oriented and able to function independently.

Nice To Haves

5 years legal department experience, claims experience, workers’ compensation and/or leave experience

Responsibilities

Administering all leaves of absence for AtlantiCare’s self-insured and self-administered short-term disability program, including FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, military, unpaid personal leaves and SAFE Act leaves.
Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations while understanding and supporting AtlantiCare’s policies and programs.
Communicating with managers and representatives from Human Resources on matters relating to leaves, including policies and procedures.
Interfacing with managers, Human Resources and Payroll.
Serving as the principal point of contact for answering LOA-related questions and providing training.
Creating management reports relating to leave and completing data analytics.
Providing case management for leave cases.
Supporting organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.