Leave of Absence Specialist Job at Robert Half (Memphis)

Absence Management Specialist

We are providing a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Absence Mana...

Location

United States , Bayport

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Absence Management
Extensive knowledge of Leave of Absence procedures and guidelines
Experience with ADA Accommodations
Familiarity with various Benefit Functions
Proven skills in Claim Administration

Job Responsibility

Oversee and manage pre-employment accommodations
Handle accommodations for employees returning from leave
Apply and interpret HR policies and ADA laws in daily operations
Maintain strong communication and relationships with managers, HR, and site safety leaders
Address workers' compensation return to work matters
Review return to work forms, discerning when further questioning is necessary
Identify potential issues or 'red flags' in absence management cases
Manage high volumes of cases, including emails and phone calls
Utilize systems such as Outlook Calendar, Intellex, and Peoplesoft to manage and track cases
Employ strong technical skills in all aspects of work

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Leave Management Specialist

The Leave Management Specialist will administer the full cycle of employee leave...

Location

United States , Richardson

Salary:

Not provided

Associa

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level
Professional customer service and communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple complex cases with professionalism and accuracy
Time management and critical prioritization skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
3+ years of experience in leave administration and benefits
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, WC and federal/state leave laws
Experience coordinating with third-party administrators
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
Experience in a multi-state, distributed work environment

Job Responsibility

Administration of Leave of Absences and ADA Accommodations
Manage the full cycle process for leaves including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, personal, military, workers’ compensation, and state leave programs
Act as the point of contact for employees and HR to address leave and accommodation requests or inquiries, providing clear communication and guidance
Partner with TPAs to ensure accurate processing of claims, eligibility determinations, and timely updates
Track proper management of leave use and approvals, certification deadlines, return-to-work status, and ongoing evaluations to ensure thorough and accurate documentation and compliance
Collaborate with employees, leaders and HR to facilitate accommodations request evaluations, complete the interactive engagement process and determine reasonable solutions
Coordinate with payroll to ensure leave status, benefit premium deductions, paid leave coordination, and return-to-work updates are accurately processed
Coordinate and track payment and delinquent benefit premiums with employees during duration of leave and/or upon return to work
Benefits Administration: Assist to provide excellent customer service support regarding company benefits to employees via email, phone or other company channels
Work closely with Benefits Team, TPAs and Payroll to ensure employee data is accurate in HRIS and vendor systems

Senior Leave and Workers Compensation Specialist

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Leave and Workers Compensation Specialist t...

Location

United States , Milwaukie

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be proficient in Accounting Software Systems
Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services is required
Proficiency in using ADP HRB and ADP Workforce Now is necessary
Experience with Ceridian is essential
Must have knowledge and experience in 401k - RRSP Administration
Auditing skills are necessary for this role
Demonstrated knowledge of Benefit Functions is required
Experience in Claim Administration is essential
Must be proficient in Cobra Administration within the Food & Food Processing industry

Job Responsibility

Oversee the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration process, from the initial leave request to the employee's return to work
Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers for issues related to leave and workers' compensation
Handle the workers' compensation process from the moment of injury until the employee's return to work
Review all leave requests and supporting medical documentation
Communicate with employees about their leave needs and ensure they are aware of any necessary documentation and notice requirements
Provide technical support for workers' compensation claims, including settlement authority up to the authorized limit
Collaborate with the Total Rewards Team and Payroll to manage the Paid Leave Oregon program
Advise supervisors and managers on leaves of absence and accommodations
Oversee the return-to-work process for employees after FMLA, OFLA, workers' compensation, or other leaves
Facilitate other leave requests, including accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What we offer

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan