Serves as a subject matter expert for all state, federal, and company leaves . Provides information to employees requesting all types of absence, including but not limited to, Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Short Term Disability (STD), Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Workers Compensation Claims.

Tracks new and existing leaves using the leave management tool. Updates leave status in the HR payroll system and leave management spreadsheet daily.

Monitors employee absences for trends and reports trends to HR Operations and employee leaders.

Interprets regulations, compiles reports and statistics, and provides support to employees, employers, healthcare personnel, attorneys, and insurance companies.

Subject matter expert on all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws

Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, and short-term disability benefits

Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended leave, workers

compensation, or other leave(s)

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Assists with other department functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Coordination of the interactive ADA process with employees from start to finish; including collecting all necessary paperwork and Doctor's recommendations.
• Must have a working knowledge of disability, FMLA, workers’ compensation, ADA, and other leave related areas.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with both internal and external vendors and customers.
• Must have ability to communicate complex data and ideas through writing and speaking.
• Must possess decision making skills, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills and can plan, organize and complete projects within assigned timeframes.
• Must have the ability to deal professionally with a wide diversity of people ranging from patients to high-level officials and administrative staff.
• Requires strong computer skills in a Windows based environment including Excel, Outlook, and Word. 
• Must have demonstrated maturity in dealing with different level of employees in a fast-paced environment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Education or equivalency:

• Requires an associate degree in Human Resources or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:

• Must have minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leave administration experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prefer experience supporting a high-volume customer base within an educational setting.

Specialized training:

·        UKG experience a plus.

Certification/licensure:

·        None.