Leave Administrator

Come to work for a company you can be proud to work for...and enjoy fantastic, comprehensive benefits.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $65,000 to $85,000 annual salary with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Leave Administrator

Responsible for managing and administering employee leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and company policies. Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers throughout the leave and accommodation process, ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic service. Facilitates the interactive process for ADA accommodations and maintains detailed records to ensure compliance and confidentiality. 

Essential Duties

• Administer all types of employee leaves (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, workers’ compensation, etc.), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Serve as the subject matter expert on leave programs, advising employees, managers, and HR partners on eligibility, documentation, and process requirements. 
• Coordinate and facilitate the ADA interactive process, working with employees, managers, and healthcare providers to identify and implement reasonable accommodations. 
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records, track leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates, and produce reports as needed. 
• Responsible for communicating proactively with employees and managers regarding leave approvals, denials, extensions, and return-to-work requirements. 
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure accurate pay continuation, benefits deductions, and system access changes during leaves. 
• Responsible for staying current on federal, state, and local leave and accommodation regulations, recommending process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency. 
• Administers training for supervisors and leadership on leave and accommodation requirements as needed. 
• Partner in audits and compliance reviews related to leave administration and accommodations. 

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  Coursework in business, human resources or legal preferred.
• PHR, SHRRM-CP or other HR professional certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• 2 years of experience in leave administration, benefits, or HR generalist roles with direct responsibility for leave and accommodation processes. 
• Extensive understanding of FMLA, ADA, CFRA, HIPAA, PWFA, and other relevant federal and state leave laws. Experience with the ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodation practices is required.
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across teams. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Proficiency with HRIS and leave management systems is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies. 
• Experience working in a multi-state environment. 

Company Profile

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of nearly $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions® for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.

Tri Counties Bank remains strong and profitable through our top-down commitment to our core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices.

Our success is also based on our community engagement. We still believe in the vision of the helpful and caring community banker. As we grow and serve more communities, we become more involved, providing substantial financial and volunteer support to local economies and community organizations. We applaud our employees who roll up their sleeves to work and volunteer for a greater good in our communities.

Tri Counties Bank hires individuals who are qualified for the role and who represent the communities in which we serve. We look to place people in positions where they can best utilize their abilities and strengths, and where they are able to grow with the Bank.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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Salary : $65,000 - $85,000