Leave Administration Consultant - Human Resources

Overview

We are seeking a new Leave Administration Consultant to join our HR Team at University of Utah Health.

This position is responsible for consulting with management and employees, with a strategic focus regarding compliance with University policy and state and federal law relevant to leave administration and disability accommodations.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

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.

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

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• PHR or SPHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Manual Dexterity, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 75129
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name 525 Plaza
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category Human Resources
Workplace Set Up Hybrid