Benefits Analyst - Leave of Absence

Overview

Your job is more than a job. The Leave of Absence Analyst is an advanced level administrator in the areas of leaves of absence (LOA), FMLA, ADAAA, USERRA, Workers' Compensation and other protected leaves. Ensures that LCMC Health's policies and procedures are executed according to federal and state laws. Provides advice, consultation, recommendations and policy interpretation to various stakeholders on disability management issues.

Handles highly confidential and sensitive assignments that involve substantial complexity and require collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Administers FMLA, ADAAA, USERRA, Workers Compensation and other protected leaves.
• Provides Leave of Absence guidance and direction to employees, HR Partners, Managers and Payroll.
• Administers the interactive process related to ADA, including case analysis, recommendations and communications with employees, applicants, Leave Manager and Leadership. Provides accurate information to employees regarding leave eligibility and entitlements, as well as employee responsibilities before and during their leave and the return-to-work process.
• Obtains medical documentation to analyze employees/applicants requests for leave or accommodation and reviews upon receipt.
• Manages cases through each stage of the leave process, including making case decisions, tracking duration of leave, and following up with employees, health care providers and managers. Recommends termination of employment, in accordance with policy and procedures where appropriate.
• Collaborates with appropriate HR stakeholders to determine if a request for leave, transitional duty or accommodations should be approved/extended or denied based on eligibility and regulatory requirements.
• Educates leaders on leave of absence and ADA policies and procedures.
• Maintains clear communication with all levels of the organization, including sending letters detailing the status of leave applications and implications (pay, benefits, return to work, etc.).
• Maintains ongoing communication with employees regarding their status and future processes.
• Follows up with managers to ensure LOA requirements do not place undue hardship on the organization as it relates to ADAAA regulations.
• Manages timekeeping records for employees on LOA/Workers' Comp and coordinates information with the disability carrier to ensure STD and LTD benefits are provided.
• Enters paid and unpaid leave information in the timekeeping system in compliance with regulatory and LCMC pay policies.
• Administers the Workers’ Compensation Program: enters incidents into LCMC Health’s electronic incident reporting system, communicates with employees, managers and the WC TPA, assists in investigating incidents and completes OSHA reporting for assigned locations, and identifies transitional duty assignments in collaboration with stakeholders regarding TPA requests.

• 2 years of relevant Human Resources experience with a Bachelor’s degree required, or
• 4 years of relevant Human Resources experience with an Associate's degree required, or
• 6 years of relevant Human Resources experience with a High School Diploma required.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree

• PHR, CEBS, CWCP (Certifications)

• Excellent communication, writing and team/interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership capabilities, and ability to initiate and maintain cross-team relationships
• Ability to research complex situations, review regulations/policies and provide recommendations to all levels of management
• Ability to shift focus, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Excellent attention to detail, active listening, and critical thinking skills
• Strong experience using MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
• Basic math and calculation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing demands

Days (United States of America)

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