Leave Specialist

The Job

Serves as the primary liaison and record keeper for all internal and external communications related to leaves of absence and accommodations
Keeps all impacted groups informed of status updates and relevant issues, including Legal, vendors, Management, and Payroll
Monitors third-party vendor reports, audits incoming invoices, and maintains strong partnerships with vendor contacts
Maintains regular verbal and written communication with employees regarding their leave status and required documentation
Builds and enhances processes and training programs to support ongoing education and consistency
Facilitates accommodation conversations with employees and managers
Accurately and promptly responds to employee inquiries regarding leaves of absence and accommodations
Ensures all required documentation is received, distributed, and routed to the appropriate parties
Proactively reaches out to impacted employees and partners with HR leadership to resolve concerns or complaints
Stays up to date on department policies to ensure accurate, compliant communication
Reviews, monitors, and organizes all reported leaves of absence using internal and external systems with proper classification
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience administering leaves of absence and accommodations
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field
Experience and working knowledge of federal and state compliance laws related to leaves of absence, including FMLA and ADA
Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Military, Personal, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Ability to support, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures clearly and consistently