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HR FMLA Coordinator - Department of Safety

City and County of Denver
City and County of Denver Salary
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

About Our Job

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and / or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without advanced notice.

The City and County of Denver is proud to announce the addition of the Care bank. The Care bank will provide all limited and unlimited employees who work more than 20 hours per week with up to 8 weeks of paid leave and is designed to run concurrently with an approved Family Medical Leave (FLMA).

The Department of Safety is hiring an HR Leave Administrator Coordinator. This position will join a team of three Leave and ADA Administrators.

As an HR Leave Administrator Coordinator, you will :

  • Manage the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and City and County of Denver and State disability leaves of absences for Department of Safety employees while ensuring compliance to federal / state regulations and city rules
  • Work closely with employees to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review
  • Maintains appropriate contact with employees on leave and with all stakeholders to coordinate return to work
  • Independently approve or deny leave cases based on eligibility and proper certification information
  • Coordinates and organize all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed
  • Coordinate with internal partners, i.e., payroll, to ensure employee pay is accurate and timely
  • Assist in the creation and facilitation of FMLA leave administration training programs
  • Critically think through complex cases and develop a plan that complies with FMLA
  • Manage between 160-200 FMLA cases at any one time
  • Provide clear, consistent, and thoughtful verbal and written communication with leadership, team members, internal stakeholders, external partners, and employees
  • Clearly and thoroughly document pertinent case information
  • Performs other duties as assigned

We are looking for individuals with a high degree of organization to manage a caseload with system tasks that need to be completed in a timely manner.

Our Ideal candidate will have :

  • Knowledge of federal FMLA and ADA law; solid understanding of employer implications, responsibilities, and applications for each under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership and the legal department
  • Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) skills and applications, etc.
  • Excellent time management skills in a very busy environment; ability to stay current with required employee actions
  • A commitment to excellent customer service with strong people skills, including active listening, excellent communication, conflict resolution, and respectfulness
  • Experience processing FMLA in a cloud-based leave management system (preferred)
  • Ability to independently and exercise judgment in selecting pertinent guidelines, interpreting precedents and adapting standard practices to various situations
  • Ability to demonstrates strong teamwork skills and thrives in dynamic, high-pressure situations, effectively contributing to collaborative projects while meeting tight deadlines
  • Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position :

  • Education : Graduate from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
  • Experience : Two (2) years experience in a leave administration environment
  • Education / Experience Equivalency : A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
  • License / Certifications : None
  • About Everything Else

    Job Profile

    CH3011 HR Leave Administration Coordinator

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    Position Type

    Unlimited

    Position Salary Range

    27.24 - $42.22

    Starting Pay

    Based on Experience and Education

    Agency

    Department of Safety

    The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and / or local law.

    It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.

    Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

    For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

    Salary : $27 - $42

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