Specialist I, HR (Leave Management)

Title: Specialist I, HR (Leave Management)

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.  Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!   www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

As a Specialist I, HR, you will serve as the primary point of contact for employee leave management and compliance administration. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end leave processes while providing operational HR support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring legal compliance, accurate system documentation, and positive employee experience related to leaves of absence in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer all employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, PLOA, USERRA, Workers’ Compensation, and short-term disability.
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, eligibility, and documentation requirements.
• Review, audit, and track leave usage and ensure certifications are submitted in compliance with legal and company standards.
• Maintain accurate leave records in HRIS systems and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate return-to-work documentation and clearance prior to employees resuming duties.
• Escalate medical restrictions, accommodations, and complex cases to HRBPs.
• Issue internal notices for delinquent documentation and support termination decisions when required.
• Support HRBPs with employee lifecycle transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, separations).
• Perform data entry and audits in HR systems (SAP, ADP, SuccessFactors).
• Prepare HR documentation and compliance records.
• Support onboarding activities including badges, shoe program, lunch registration, and system setup.
• Identify inefficiencies in leave and HR workflows and propose process improvements.
• Support HRIS projects, testing, and system updates related to leave modules.
• Maintain standardized documentation and SOPs for leave management.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of HR or related experience
• Direct experience with leave administration preferred.
• Manufacturing or high-volume environment strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Workers’ Compensation)
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication skills with employees and managers
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and prioritization skills