Leave of Absence Specialist

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Remote Leave of Absence Specialist in Dallas, TX! The Leave of Absence Specialist be working for a Fortune 500 Company and has career growth potential. See additional details below.

*MUST BE LOCATED IN CENTRAL TIME ZONE, PREFERS CANDIDATES LOCATED IN TEXAS*

Leave of Absence Specialist Highlights

• The pay for this position is $36.06 per hour.
• Remote position
• Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM
• Quarterly travel to Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio for meetings with expenses paid.
• This position is a temporary contract.

Responsibilities

• Administers the end-to-end Leave/ADA process for employees. This includes the FMLA and accommodation requests under the ADA: employee designation, navigating complex issues and escalations, ensuring open communication throughout the leave and accommodation process.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work.
• Relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
• Act as a subject matter expert on aspects of leave administration process.
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Effectively manages and tracks leaves from the employee’s initial notice until the employees return to work dates.
• Partner with Employee Relations, Legal and vendors when needed to address any concerns as they arise.
• Familiar with Absence-Soft, Workday and MetLife leave systems.
• Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Serve as expert on ADA/ADAAA accommodations with the knowledge and ability to engage in the interactive process in reviewing and approving workplace accommodations.
• Partner with other HR teams to ensure leave policies and practices are implemented consistently and managed appropriately.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.

Requirements

• Associates required, bachelor’s preferred Human Resources, business, or related field.
• 3 years in Human Resources
• 3 years in HR solely focused on Leave/ADA Management
• Experience with Workday is highly preferred.
• Experience with Absence-Soft is a plus!
• Healthcare Industry experience preferred.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

Benefits Available

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

Interested candidates should contact:
Taryn Davis
tdavis@alinestaffing.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Leave/ADA Management: 3 years (Required)
• Workday: 1 year (Preferred)
• Absence-Soft: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PHR or SPHR (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $36