Sr Specialist, Leave

Sr. Leave Of Absence Specialist

The Sr. Leave Of Absence Specialist serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all federal and state leaves including but not limited to FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and Military Leaves. The Sr. Leave Specialist manages a case load and educates employees and HR Professionals in all aspects of the leave management process. In addition to managing a case load the Sr. Leave Specialist will assist in training and resolving complex leave issues. This role reports to the Leave Supervisor.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicate with employees regarding their need for leave and / or modified work schedules
• Educate employees on all aspects of the leave management process and procedure
• Adjudicate leave claims completing every action from notice of eligibility to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, ensuring medical evidence supports the need for leave and timeframe requested.
• Ensure HR professionals are updated on the status of the leave throughout the process
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits to ensure employees are paid accurately and enrolled in benefit billing
• Confirm coordination of benefits with LTD and Work Comp providers
• Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Drafts and / or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete, detailed and accurate records of leave requests
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Continuously improve knowledge of all applicable state and federal leave laws
• Serves as the SME for the leave team sharing expertise in regard to federal and state leaves
• Review audit reports to ensure compliance with all company policy and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.