Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Administers all aspects of the employee leave of absence program, including: review and approval of leave requests, sending required notifications to employees, advising management on leave process and employee pay on leave and responding to employee leave inquiries. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers all aspects of the leave of absence program within Workday, including: confirming eligibility against federal and/or state guidelines, placing employees on leave or return to work, using/creating reports to monitor key leave dates. Communicates with employees and managers regarding leave rights, responsibilities and overall process including: eligibility of benefits, protected leave status, pay, health and benefits, return to work steps, sending required notifications to comply with federal and/or state guidelines, monitoring employee’s leave status and follow up as needed. Documents communications as necessary. Collaborates with HR Business Partners and Work Comp on employee leave issues. Ensure employees are paid accurately based on their eligibility, including: providing direction and monitoring of PTO, floating holidays, STD benefits, advising management on proper coding in LS Time, coordinating benefits between Les Schwab’s programs and state paid leave programs, coordinating with outside vendor to transition employees to LTD benefits. Works cross-functionally with HRIS, Payroll and Worker Comp on pay issues as needed. Provides assistance to HR Business Partners with other duties as needed. MINIMUM EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED: Educational/Experience Requirements: 1-4 years of HR generalist experience and/or Leave Administration preferred SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM CP certification preferred Required Technical Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of FMLA/State Paid Leave and state leave laws preferred Strong knowledge of Google Suite and Workday preferred BENEFITS: Quarterly profit-sharing bonus FREE medical healthcare option for employees Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee Paid holidays Paid time off Hybrid arrangements available (3-4 days in office 1-2 days from home) Tuition Assistance Employee discount Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times. We started in 1952 when Les Schwab bought one tire store in Central Oregon. Since then, we have remained true to Les Schwab's vision of World Class Customer Service and unsurpassed benefits and opportunity to our employees. Today, we have over 470 locations including Retail Tire Stores, Distribution Center, Production, Transport, Equipment, and Headquarters. Our unparalleled profit sharing and benefits package is designed to reward you now and into your future. Competitive compensation Vision Insurance Company paid training Life insurance Profit sharing bonus Short & long term disability Vacation & holiday pay Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab Medical insurance Dental insurance Les Schwab is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, please contact the manager at the location where you are applying.