Leave of Absence Administrator (FMLA and ADA)

This position oversees and manages all aspects of employee leave programs; including, but not limited to medical and personal leaves of absence, FMLA, Military Leave and ADA Reasonable Accommodations.

This positions advises HR Business Partners, employees and leaders on the organization's leave programs, including family and medical leave, medical or disability leave, military leave, personal leave or unpaid leave. The position analyzes leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility, assists HR Business Partners leaders in the development of alternate work arrangement/reasonable accommodations, and manages employee return to work or separation.

As the subject matter expert on leave programs, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate and current records of leaves in the HRIS as needed. In the performance of job duties, this position is expected to:

• Be knowledgeable of all human resource related laws and regulations associated with employment law and specifically leave programs.

• Develop and deliver internal training programs

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll and leaders on leave cases

• Process leave cases within policy and regulatory timeframes

• Use judgement and established guidelines to approve or deny cases, and maintain fairness and consistency for all employees

• Maintains internal records to comply with all federal and state regulations

This position does not provide patient care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of all human resource related laws and regulations to develop and administer policies and ensure compliance.

2. Oral communication skills to make presentations to committees regarding policy changes, provide in-service classes to administrators and managers, and to conduct internal investigations.

3. Math skills to prepare statistical reports for internal and external reporting purposes.

4. Writing skills to compile research data and investigation summaries into clear and concise report form.

5. Public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material for effective presentations.

6. Problem solving skills for negotiating and solving work-related problems.

7. Skill to complete work in a timely and accurate manner while under the pressure of meeting deadlines.

8. Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis to detail.

This position does not provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field, or equivalent experience, required.

Experience:

Minimum five years’ experience in human resources, or related field, in a professional level position including experience dealing with leave of absence, compliance, or legal issues.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification issued by HRCI, or SHRM-CP issued by SHRM within six months of employment preferred.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.