LOA Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide leave of absence (LOA) claim management oversight, with the support of our third-party administrator.
• Track and analyze leave of absence (LOA) data using our internal HRIS system and Excel.
• Respond to requests from state agencies and insurance companies regarding company plans, state paid disability and leave programs.
• Offer excellent customer service by providing timely responses via phone, email and mail, including offering guidance to all potential Leave of Absence inquiries.
• Support the day-to-day outsourced Leave of Absence administration while developing and maintaining relationships with other departments including but not limited to Human Resources, workers’ compensation, and corporate counsel.
• Properly engage with managers and Human Resources in the interactive process and document reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications (must Have)

• A high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Minimum of one (1) year of human resources experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology.
• Able to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player.
• Proactive problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used human resources concepts, labor laws, and practices.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study.
• In-depth knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act, Military Leaves, and other applicable federal and state laws, as well as company leave policies.
• Knowledge of integration of leaves and benefits.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24-$25 /hr

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days.
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
• PPO plan.