Leave of Absence Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Melita Group

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

Consulting • HR Tech • SaaS

Melita Group is a comprehensive provider of Human Resources (HR) outsourcing solutions, specializing in the development and management of HR infrastructure, payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance. They offer a customizable suite of services that include HR technology implementation, global payroll management, and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services. Their goal is to streamline HR, benefits, and payroll processes for businesses of all sizes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Melita Group emphasizes flexibility and client autonomy, allowing businesses to tailor services to meet specific needs and to alter or discontinue services without difficulty. Additionally, they provide consultative HR advisory and support to help businesses manage employee relations and optimize their HR functions.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, employees, managers, and benefits vendors regarding leave policies and procedures • Intake leave requests, make leave designations, and recommend leave to client HR contacts and managers for review and approval • Oversee the leave process from initial notice through return-to-work status • Process leave and disability benefit requests; maintain communications, timelines, and paperwork • Resolve routine claims issues with vendor partner input • Facilitate employee departures and coordinate timely returns to work • Relay communications among employees, managers, and client HR contacts during leave • Address complex leave, disability, FML, and HRIS system issues • Provide subject matter expertise and education on leave policies and procedures • Coordinate benefit and pay impacts with Benefits and Payroll teams • Maintain accurate leave and accommodation records in accordance with legal requirements • Maintain the leave technology tool, track data, and report LOA metrics and trends

🎯 Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in leave administration or a related HR function, preferably in a large organization • In-depth knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex policies and regulations • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels • High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) • Proficiency in HRIS systems and leave management software (preferred) • HR or leave management certification, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or Certified Leave Management Specialist (preferred)