Leave of Absence Specialist
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MelitaHR outsourcing
Remote - U.S.Full-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in leave administration or a related HR function, preferably in a large organization.
- Required Skills
- Problem Solving
Requirements
- Have 3 to 5 years of experience in leave administration or a related HR function; experience in a large organization is preferred.
- Bring in-depth knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA and ADA.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex policies and regulations.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees at all levels of an organization.
- Use discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and leave management software is preferred.
- An HR or leave management certification, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or Certified Leave Management Specialist, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for clients, employees, managers, and benefits vendors on leave policies and procedures.
- Intake leave requests, make leave designations, and recommend leave to client HR contacts and managers for review and approval.
- Oversee leave cases from the team member's initial notice through return-to-work status.
- Process leave and disability benefit requests, and maintain related communications, timelines, and paperwork.
- Resolve routine claims issues with input from vendor partners.
- Facilitate employee departures and maintain communication with client contacts to support timely returns to work.
- Address complex leave, disability, FML, and HRIS system issues.
- Provide clients, HR team members, and employees with expertise and education on leave policies and procedures.
- Coordinate benefit and pay impacts with Benefits and Payroll teams.
- Maintain compliant leave and accommodation records, the leave technology tool, and LOA metrics and trends.
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