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The Employee Relations – Leaves Specialist will assist with processing of all leaves of absence and accommodations while assisting in creating new processes and controls.

Who We Are:

We’re a $10 billion, rapidly growing workforce solutions provider in the healthcare industry. We deliver tech-enabled services that help healthcare organizations meet and manage their contingent labor needs. We build and manage tech-enabled marketplaces for national and local healthcare talent and deliver contingent labor management solutions through our proprietary software platform.

At Aya, we’re obsessed with creating exceptional experiences for our clients, clinicians and employees. In fact, we put employee satisfaction above all else. Our team members are responsible for incomparable customer experience and we know that happy employees are critical to maintaining happy clients. We foster an entrepreneurial, high-energy, low-bureaucracy culture and value innovative thinking and creative problem solving. We embrace diversity in thought and backgrounds unified by a commitment to high achievement. When you join Aya, you’ll be surrounded by teammates who care about you as an individual and leaders who will help you grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Process leaves of absence and accommodations, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA and personal leave of absences for a large, varied group of employees.
• Maintain regular, thorough, and proactive communication with employees and managers regarding upcoming, current, and ending leaves of absence/accommodations.
• Create processes, framework, and controls that allow for active case management of all leaves including the interactive process as well as oversight and governance.
• Consult with internal stakeholders and external clients regarding employment related regulations and laws, including EEO, leaves of absence, and accommodations.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years in employee relations or other relevant experience with the required the skill sets above.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. These include FLSA, EEO/AA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation regulations, DFEH, EEOC, FMLA and CFRA.
• Must be familiar with CA state laws
• BS/BA degree; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP or other applicable specialized degrees or certifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing effectively with leaders and employees at various levels of the company.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially in complex and nuanced situations.
• Ability to build human connections easily and deep emotional intelligence and objective empathy.
• Adaptive critical thinking and judgment, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.
• The ability to see situations from all perspectives and work through conflicts and complex performance concerns for the best possible outcomes for everyone involved.
• Learning and growth mindset, including understanding trends and continuously seeking to improve yourself and the experience for employees.

What We Offer:

• Free premium medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Aya also offers other benefits to those that are eligible and where required by applicable law, including reimbursements and discretionary bonuses
• Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya’s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling
• Celebrations! We hit our goals and reward ourselves.
• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours and team-building activities are always on the horizon — plus, you get a special treat on your birthday!
• Unlimited DTO — we believe in time off!
• Virtual yoga, meditation or boot camp classes offered daily

Compensation: Aya reasonably anticipates the pay scale for this position to be $43.27 to $50.48 hourly, which equates to $90,000 to $105,000 annually.

The pay scale for this position may vary if applicant possesses experience outside of what Aya reasonably anticipates for this position. Bonuses are subject to the role and your manager’s discretion.

Aya is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including Disability / Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Please click here for our EEO policy.