Senior Specialist, Leave of Absence

Alkermes • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Leave of Absence Specialist will oversee the outsourced leave of absence provider to ensure a positive experience for all employees on a leave of absence or in need of an accommodation. The specialist serves as the initial point of contact, guiding employees with new requests to the external provider, educating employees about benefits and resources, and supporting employees through the duration of the leave up through return-to-work. The individual in this role will ensure accurate information is provided to payroll for all leaves and reconciles leave payments due to the company. The position also requires managing the workplace accommodations process. The person in the role should have a strong understanding of applicable employment and leave laws, company policies, disability policies and best practices related to leaves of absence.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of applicable employment and leave laws.
• Knowledge of company policies and disability policies.
• Familiarity with best practices related to leaves of absence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourced leave of absence provider.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for employees on leave.
• Guide employees with new requests to the external provider.
• Educate employees about benefits and resources.
• Support employees through the duration of their leave and return-to-work process.
• Ensure accurate information is provided to payroll for all leaves.
• Reconcile leave payments due to the company.
• Manage the workplace accommodations process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees