Leave Management Coordinator

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a skilled Leave Management Coordinator for our Human Resources organization at our Daikin Texas Technology Park location in Waller, Texas.

About the Role

The Leave Management Coordinator assists with administering the provisions granted to employees under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as other Leave of Absence Programs including Daikin's Personal Leave of Absence (PLOA) and Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA).

Responsibilities

• Manage employee leaves from initiation, including responsibilities and expectations.
• Act as a liaison between location management, the HR Team, third-party administrators (TPA), and the employee.
• Administer leave in accordance with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, including staying updated on changes and implementing them as required.
• Communicate with employees regarding documentation and notice requirements.
• Administer other company time-off programs as assigned, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Create and maintain accurate and compliant leave of absence tracking and recordkeeping.
• Maintain communication with employees and internal partners throughout the leave to facilitate a smooth and timely return.
• Respond promptly to information requests from leave TPA, employees, and internal partners in a professional manner, escalating correspondence when necessary.
• Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers' compensation, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
• Maintain an understanding of all company benefits to ensure employees comprehend their benefits during a leave or disability event.
• Understand the company’s Leave of Absence policies and benefits offered.
• Provide support to other HR functions and administrative areas, such as Shared Services.
• Manage the Remedy ticket system.
• Perform other duties as assigned and additional projects to support ongoing business needs.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Leave administration experience in a large company highly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent; additional training/education is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems/platforms.
• Strong mathematical, technical, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace the "Customer and Team First" concept.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including priority setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must wear required PPE in designated manufacturing areas.

Benefits

• Benefits effective on day one for all full-time direct hires.
• Training programs available to help guide team members and develop new skills.
• Growth opportunities to advance your career within a global company.
• Part of a global organization with over 60,000 employees worldwide.