What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave Specialist position at Atria Support Center?
Overview:
Responsibilities:
We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.
Atria Senior Living’s corporate Support Center has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
- Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification
As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!
Responsibilities:
The Leave Specialist handles all aspects of employee leave of absence (LOA) administration for all Atria employees, including eligibility determination, tracking, and communication with employees and communities regarding all types of leave (e.g., FMLA, ADA, general leave, and any other type of leave). This individual processes, audits and monitors all disability claims, including short and long term disability, as well as all state disability plans.
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Maintain working knowledge of all regulatory and legal standards. Understand and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), HIPAA privacy Laws, state disability guidelines, and any other relevant LOAs.
Analyze FMLA requests in conjunction with Legal and other HR professionals to determine eligibility and certification in compliance with Company policies along with applicable state and federal regulations. - Conduct follow-up contact periodically on open claims.
- Accurately audit the disability and leave of absence benefit programs and immediately bring concerns or unique circumstances to the attention of the department leadership.
- Follow up with employees regarding disability and other paid leave benefits in a timely manner as part of the leave process. Accurately document all employee communication and correspondence regarding disability claims.
- Communicate proactively with department managers regarding employee leaves and expected return dates.
- Track and monitor all types of leave and accommodations and ensure appropriate application of PTO and other paid leave programs to ensure compliance with Company policies.
- Establish regular contact with the disability carrier and advise claimants and other appropriate HR staff of claim processing issues.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all benefit plans and assist with enrollments and benefits administration as requested.
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Assist with Ad Hoc benefits and HR projects and reporting.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Two (2) or more years of HR generalist or benefits administration experience required; leave of absence management experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
- Working knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Strong customer service, detail orientation, multi-tasking, organizational and follow-up skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.