Human Resources Specialist

HR/Leave Of Absence Specialist

HR/Leave of Absence Specialist DAYS - 8HR: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday - Friday Pay - $35/hour to $38/hour on W2

Job Summary:

• Administer the end-to-end processing and monitoring of all leave of absence requests, including medical (FMLA/CFRA), personal, military (USERRA), and parental leaves.
• Manage the ADA Interactive Process by engaging with employees to identify potential workplace accommodations; analyze medical restrictions against essential job functions and document all "good faith" efforts to accommodate.
• Act as the liaison between the employee, department managers for Workers' Compensation claims; ensure timely filing of DWC-1 forms and track "lost time" versus "restricted duty" status.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to guide employees through the application process, explaining eligibility for state-specific benefits (e.g., CA SDI/PFL) and company-sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit integration (e.g., topping off SDI with sick/vacation time) and maintain real-time employee status accuracy within the designated timekeeping system.
• Coordinate with the third-party vendor, the transition back to work by coordinating fitness-for-duty certifications and managing temporary or permanent work restrictions through collaborative "stay-at-work" or "light duty" programs.
• Respond to government disability and leave requests, including inquiries and documentation requests from the Employment Development Department (EDD).
• May travel to other facilities within the SoCal region as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of professional HR experience, dedicated in leave administration.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Completion of specialized leave management training (such as CLMS - Certified Leave Management Specialist) is a significant plus.
• Current CA Drivers License required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, or Lawson).
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employment information.