Leave Specialist

Overview: Responsibilities:

• Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
  
• Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
  
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
  
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers’ compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  
• Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s).
  
• Responsible for initiation and completion of interactive process related to leaves and return to work.
  
• Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
  
• Administers PTO and Sick Time programs as they relate to leaves of absence.
  
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
  
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
  
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

Education/Qualifications:

• 4 year/Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, required
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of leave and/or benefit administration experience, knowledge of leave requirements including legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA and other applicable laws, required
• Previous healthcare experience, preferred

• Certified Leave Specialist, Professional Human Resources Professional, and/or Society of Human Resource management - Certified Professional, preferred

• Analysis & Evaluation
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Build Relationships
  
• Computer Skills
  
• Communication
  
• Multi-Tasking
  
• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Occasional: balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, stooping, visual acuity, walking
• Frequent: talking
• Constant: grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, seeing/monitor/computer use, typing/clerical/dexterity, visual acuity.

• Occasional: noise

Total Rewards:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only): Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min: USD $55,691.35/Yr. Max: USD $83,537.03/Yr. EEO Statement (Text Only): We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.