Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area

The Save Mart Companies
Modesto, CA
About Us

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

We Are Currently Recruiting For The Position Of

Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area

Job Summary

The Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist works closely with the Manager of Benefits and Leave Administration, to ensure that Save Mart is administering the Leaves Program based on all the various leave types. The LOA Specialist is responsible for all the ADA interactive processes that must occur relative to any accommodation requested by a team member. This position works closely with Management stakeholders to determine whether Save Mart can accommodate the request, temporarily or permanently, tracking the various accommodations and the reasons to ensure consistency. The Specialist also interacts with various HR stakeholders, Payroll, Training, Operations, Distribution Centers, Risk Management, and external third-party administrators.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

  • Interpreting and administering leave and accommodation programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employments laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc) as well as collective bargaining agreements.
  • Work closely with Manager of Benefits & Leave Administration on Leave strategy, focus and execution of tasks
  • Serves as subject matter expert (SME) by consulting, advising, administering, and providing training to managers, and those in need of accommodations, FMLA and other leave types.
  • Interprets and provides guidance on resolution of accommodation requests by understanding the medical needs and the essential functions of the job to ensure a smooth transition and compliance
  • Review information and documentation for completeness and clarity.
  • May assist with investigations into claims of disability related grievances and claims
  • Partners closely with HR business partners on accommodation cases and workers’ compensation claims. Meets regularly with HRBPs to review claims’ status and develops strategies for resolution.
  • Escalates complex issues to Manager and works with legal counsel to determine methods for resolving complex leave and accommodation issues
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records.
  • Maintaining complete and accurate records of leave requests and supporting documentation.
  • Track and report various “key elements” of the Leaves database, ensuring that trends are brought forward so that Leadership can make informed decisions on directions/changes
  • Research and investigate in a complex environment to establish timelines, decisions and events that occur in Leaves Administration for a team member
  • Assist in the creation and update of leave administration and accommodation processes to ensure compliance

Hiring pay range: $28.35 - 30.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

  • Understanding of the various rules, regulations and policies that govern all the various policies and collective bargaining agreements, union and non-union
  • Experience in the field of LOA/HR
  • Knowledge of the various Leaves and ADA process
  • Working knowledge of Leave Administration inclusive of working with management, team members and third-party administration
  • Understanding of all the various types of leaves; FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, STD, LTD, USERRA, CA SDI, CA/NEVADA DFEH/EDD, and Workers’ Compensation
  • Ability to research various electronic sources to investigate timelines and chronological sequences of decisions and events
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Consistency in application and ability to ensure, recall and track decisions
  • Ability to skillfully coordinate the ADA interactive process; timely, accurately and knowing when to partner with management on issues

Education: 4year/Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience/training

Experience: 2 years related experience

Other: Must be able to work overtime, when needed

Reference: req40437

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.
Posted 2026-01-26

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