HR Service Center Senior Consultant

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers Leave of Absence processes including Family Medical Leave, Medical Non FMLA, Military Leave, Short Term & Long Term Disability and Workers Compensation in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy. Performs leave eligibility decisioning and responsible for all leave related associate correspondence. Takes ownership of complex and escalated cases. Supports associates and managers as a subject matter expert and provides consultation regarding inquiries on leaves of absence, company policy, payroll, and benefits. Maintains an advanced working knowledge of employment law, company and departmental policies and procedures. Reviews and interprets policies based on individual situations and advises associates and management on steps for resolution. Acts as escalation point for HR Service Center Consultants, assisting with inquiries on complex calls and requests to provide timely, equitable, and courteous resolution by adhering to SLAs. Acts as a liaison between associates and managers with HR Business Partner Services, and other Centers of Expertise. Manages COVID-19 process through providing guidance to associates and managers on quarantine recommendations, contact tracing, safety protocols, and screening associates for return to work eligibility. Identifies and escalates high risk operational and customer issues proactively to management. Provides feedback and recommends process improvements to management. Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related field. Four or more years Human Resources experience and/or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience providing guidance to associates or managers on leave of absence, disability, accommodations, benefits, or associate matters. SHRM-CP or PHR preferred. Proven understanding of HR processes, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of federal or state Leave and Disability regulations, specifically ADA/ADAAA and FMLA. Ability to use independent judgement to decision work. Highly organized with ability to prioritize duties during periods of high volume and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to follow existing processes with high attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Time management skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work well across teams. ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Accurate and efficient data entry skills with attention to accuracy and quickness. Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions. Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines. Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions. Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions. Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws. When you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values—timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s—that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. A fast-growing organization consistently rated among America’s strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home. Together, we continue building a company solidly focused on being better, going beyond, and doing more to secure success for the people and businesses depending on us. Let our legacy lead to your future. Apply now. Learn more at hancockwhitney.com/ourstory