What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area position at The Save Mart Companies?
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About The Save Mart Companies
The Save Mart Companies operates over 200 stores in neighborhoods across California, Western Nevada, Oregon, and Washington under the Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, and Roth's and Chuck's Fresh Market banners. Proud to be one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocery chains, the Company and its 11,000 associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest food for their families at affordable prices. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.
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Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area
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
Hiring pay range: $28.35 - 30.00
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
Experience: 2 years related experience
Other: Must be able to work overtime, when needed
Reference: req40968
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.
About The Save Mart Companies
The Save Mart Companies operates over 200 stores in neighborhoods across California, Western Nevada, Oregon, and Washington under the Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, and Roth's and Chuck's Fresh Market banners. Proud to be one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocery chains, the Company and its 11,000 associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest food for their families at affordable prices. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.
We Are Currently Recruiting For The Position Of
Leave of Absence Specialist (TEMPORARY) - Modesto, CA area
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
Hiring pay range: $28.35 - 30.00
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
- Understanding of the various rules, regulations and policies that govern all the various policies and collective bargaining agreements, union and non-union
- Experience in the field of LOA/HR
- Knowledge of the various Leaves and ADA process
- Working knowledge of Leave Administration inclusive of working with management, team members and third-party administration
- Understanding of all the various types of leaves; FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, STD, LTD, USERRA, CA SDI, CA/NEVADA DFEH/EDD, and Workers’ Compensation
- Ability to research various electronic sources to investigate timelines and chronological sequences of decisions and events
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Consistency in application and ability to ensure, recall and track decisions
- Ability to skillfully coordinate the ADA interactive process; timely, accurately and knowing when to partner with management on issues
Experience: 2 years related experience
Other: Must be able to work overtime, when needed
Reference: req40968
Follow Us
Instagram: @savemart
Facebook: Save Mart
YouTube: @savemartsupermarkets
LinkedIn: The Save Mart Companies
The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.
Salary : $28 - $30