Leave of Absence Specialist

## Leave of Absence SpecialistApplylocations: Bellevue, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: July 21, 2026 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-11180# **Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.****Pay range:**-Salary$73,320.00 - $109,990.00The Leave Program Specialist is responsible for administering all leave programs, including leaves related to FMLA, the Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, company specific leaves, short-term disability and long-term disability. This includes talking with employees about their leave options, administrative tracking and record keeping, vendor management, and implementation of new processes and programs.If selected, you will serve as the internal subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all leaves. Ongoing responsibilities will include:* Providing guidance to employees considering a leave and supporting them while on a leave;* Keeping managers abreast of an employee’s leave status and facilitating the employee’s return to work.* Working with third party leave administrator (UNUM) in the administrative of leaves.* Tracking leaves due to an on-the-job illness or injury for OSHA compliance.* Ensuring all documentation is completed correctly, calculating workers comp off-set payments and short-term disability off-set payments in the timecard and monitoring employees’ return to work.**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.* Minimum three years’ experience in the administration of leaves of absence required.* Experience working in HRIS systems and time-keeping systems required. (Workday and UKG preferred).* Experience implementing leave management software preferred.* Experience handling large volumes of leaves preferred (i.e. greater than 100 ongoing continuous leaves)* Experience working in healthcare/hospitals preferred* Additional experience in benefits, employee relations, compensation or other HR areas desirable.* PHR/SPHR and/or SHR - CP/SCP certification is a plus# # **Why join Overlake?**We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.* Local, visible leaders who care about you.* A values-based work environment.* Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.* Many Overlake services covered at 100%.* Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.* Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.* Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.* An expanded Employee Assistance Program.* A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.* Free parking and Orca transit passes.If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.**How much will this job pay?**Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io### About UsOverlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization.We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally.Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities.To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions.Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report.We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs.For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.**COVID-19 vaccination requirement:** After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team. #J-18808-Ljbffr