What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave Administration Consultant position at University of Utah Health?
Job Title
Leave Administration Consultant - Human Resources
Requisition Number
75129
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location Name
525 Plaza
Patient Care?
Non-Clinical
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
Department
COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category
Human Resources
Location : Location
US-UT-Salt Lake City
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date
4/9/2025
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
University of Utah Health
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
http://healthcare.utah.edu/
Location : Postal Code
84102
Location : Address
525 E. 100 S.
Leave Administration Consultant - Human Resources
Requisition Number
75129
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location Name
525 Plaza
Patient Care?
Non-Clinical
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
Department
COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category
Human Resources
Location : Location
US-UT-Salt Lake City
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date
4/9/2025
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
University of Utah Health
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
http://healthcare.utah.edu/
Location : Postal Code
84102
Location : Address
525 E. 100 S.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Required
- Three years' experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in employee relations or leave management including experience with FMLA, FLSA, and ADA.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Equivalency
Responsibilities:
- Consults with department leadership with respect to interpretation and application of leave administration and disability accommodations with regard to associated policies, practices, and procedures.
- Strategically consults with leadership on identifying and managing potential employment risks.
- Provides guidance and coaching to all levels of management in addressing complex issues.
- Evaluates staff requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and serves as a resource regarding issues related to the ADA, accommodations, and disability access.
- Analyzes data and evaluates the effectiveness of current procedures and practices. Recommends changes based on findings.
- Collaborates with management in determining employee training and development needs.
- Processes employee leave of absences, including FMLA, medical and non-medical, military, and workers compensation absences.
- Coordinates with the benefit office for unpaid absences and continuation of health insurance.
- Coordinates with OEO office regarding alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Demonstrated coaching and/or mentoring skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment and labor laws.
- Demonstrated high-level judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to handle highest level of confidential information.
- Ability to strategically consult with all levels of management.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.