What are the responsibilities and job description for the Absence Management Specialist - HCM Senior Analyst position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What You’ll Do At DBH
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking two highly skilled Human Capital Management Senior Analyst's to support statewide absence management, disability programs, and payroll-related HR functions across central office, pharmacy services, and regional psychiatric hospitals. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of leave programs, and the ability to navigate complex federal and state regulations.
You will serve as a subject matter expert in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work programs, and related HR processes—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service to employees and agency partners.
Absence & Disability Program Management
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Position Qualifications
3 yrs. exp. in human resources.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources.
OR
1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.
OR
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Primary Skill: Human Resources
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Confidentiality and Analyzation.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mindy.Mathews@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 11
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$32.35/hourly
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Absence Management Specialist
Human Capital Management Senior Analyst
Please note: Position reports to the Rhodes State Office Tower (downtown Columbus) and is not a hybrid position.
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
DBH Values
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
What You’ll Do At DBH
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking two highly skilled Human Capital Management Senior Analyst's to support statewide absence management, disability programs, and payroll-related HR functions across central office, pharmacy services, and regional psychiatric hospitals. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of leave programs, and the ability to navigate complex federal and state regulations.
You will serve as a subject matter expert in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work programs, and related HR processes—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service to employees and agency partners.
Absence & Disability Program Management
- Lead advanced HR sub-programs related to absence management, disability separations, reinstatements, transitional work, and leave without pay.
- Ensure proper application of FMLA, disability leave, childbirth & adoption leave, and other benefit programs.
- Determine FMLA eligibility, issue designation notices, and monitor usage.
- Coordinate disability separation processes, including fact gathering, notices, hearings, and personnel actions.
- Facilitate return-to-work options such as Transitional Work Program (TWP) and light-duty accommodations.
- Monitor leave usage, absenteeism trends, and leave-without-pay requests; recommend approvals or corrective actions.
- Serve as liaison with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Manage time entry and payroll processing for all off-work programs (FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, military leave, administrative leave, etc.).
- Process personnel actions (leave, returns, pay corrections).
- Review and correct bi-weekly step/longevity rosters; coordinate adjustments with payroll and DAS.
- Maintain databases, filing systems, and reports related to absence management.
- Schedule and participate in hearings (SPBR, disability) and initiate personnel actions based on outcomes.
- Prepare and enter personnel actions for separations, interruptions, and reinstatements.
- Serve as backup payroll processor, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency policies.
- Generate and analyze reports (UKG, COGNOS, OAKS).
- Provide technical guidance to HR and Labor Relations staff.
- Participate in New Employee Foundations and contribute to policy development and HR intranet content.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Position Qualifications
3 yrs. exp. in human resources.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources.
OR
1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.
OR
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Primary Skill: Human Resources
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Confidentiality and Analyzation.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mindy.Mathews@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 11
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$32.35/hourly
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Absence Management Specialist
Human Capital Management Senior Analyst
Please note: Position reports to the Rhodes State Office Tower (downtown Columbus) and is not a hybrid position.
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
DBH Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
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