Leave Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 4+ years of work experience as a coordinator or administrator
• Must be detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn quickly and exercise good judgment
• Flexible with a team-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently, multitask and provide timely follow up
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with PeopleSoft

Responsibilities

• Administration of new leave of absence claims, including running reports, identifying discrepancies, and updating systems
• Throughout the duration of the leave, specialist is responsible for all communications with the employee, the employee's manager, Human Resources and all integrated partners
• Reviews policy manuals regarding leave and disability management to conform to applicable laws and best practices.
• Implement process improvements to resolve inefficiencies and address customer pain points.
• Provide and seek negative and positive specific feedback to your peers, supporting your team's growth and development.
• Perform LOA audits for clients as needed and provide feedback and recommendations.
• Research and respond to requests from the LOA third-party vendor
• Leads, assists and facilitates Interactive Process meetings with disabled employees and assist with negotiating work-related accommodation and return to work arrangements.
• Provides department to resolve disability and leave management issues.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, PFL, STD, LTD, and other applicable legal, state, providence and federal regulations
• Organize and maintain HR files, documents, and other administrative duties as needed
• Manage and track LOA general email and voicemail, and respond promptly
• Run and respond to wage report requests from internal and external partners
• Responsible for the return to work process, including communication with employees and the timely and accurate updates to systems
• Research employee data and provide updates, as needed
• Ensure confidentiality of employee records and compliance with HIPAA privacy laws
• Performs other LOA administration functions and projects, as needed

Benefits

• Healthcare including medical, dental and vision
• Retirement savings (401k with a company match)
• Income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance
• Paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays
• Wellbeing program
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal services
• Employee merchandise discounts
• Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged)
• Summer Fridays
• Holiday Early Departure