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