What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area position at SaveMart?
Job Summary:
The Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist works closely with the Manager of Benefits and Leave Administration, to ensure that Save Mart is administering the Leaves Program based on all the various leave types. The LOA Specialist is responsible for all the ADA interactive processes that must occur relative to any accommodation requested by a team member. This position works closely with Management stakeholders to determine whether Save Mart can accommodate the request, temporarily or permanently, tracking the various accommodations and the reasons to ensure consistency. The Specialist also interacts with various HR stakeholders, Payroll, Training, Operations, Distribution Centers, Risk Management, and external third-party administrators.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Interpreting and administering leave and accommodation programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employments laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc) as well as collective bargaining agreements.
- Work closely with Manager of Benefits & Leave Administration on Leave strategy, focus and execution of tasks
- Serves as subject matter expert (SME) by consulting, advising, administering, and providing training to managers, and those in need of accommodations, FMLA and other leave types.
- Interprets and provides guidance on resolution of accommodation requests by understanding the medical needs and the essential functions of the job to ensure a smooth transition and compliance
- Review information and documentation for completeness and clarity.
- May assist with investigations into claims of disability related grievances and claims
- Partners closely with HR business partners on accommodation cases and workers’ compensation claims. Meets regularly with HRBPs to review claims’ status and develops strategies for resolution.
- Escalates complex issues to Manager and works with legal counsel to determine methods for resolving complex leave and accommodation issues
- Maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Maintaining complete and accurate records of leave requests and supporting documentation.
- Track and report various “key elements” of the Leaves database, ensuring that trends are brought forward so that Leadership can make informed decisions on directions/changes
- Research and investigate in a complex environment to establish timelines, decisions and events that occur in Leaves Administration for a team member
- Assist in the creation and update of leave administration and accommodation processes to ensure compliance