Leave Specialist 1

The Leave Specialist 1 is responsible for processing and managing leave cases as assigned, processing benefit payments and invoices, and entering leave related time for team members on leave of absence. This position relies on some instruction and guidance from the Leave Specialist 2 or 3. Responsibilities Human Resources and Leaves Administration Responds in a timely manner to phone, email and in-person inquiries from employees, HR representatives and managers. Provides timely and accurate required communication and materials to employees at the leaves commencement and throughout the duration of the leave. Creates/updates leave of absence records in HRIS system and maintains confidential scanned image files with LOA-specific documents. Calculates benefit premiums due and monitors payment and/or benefit deductions as assigned; sends late payment notices as assigned. Responsible for entering leave related time each payroll and works cross functionally with payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly. Relationships/Partnering Coordinates with all applicable parties to complete assigned tasks Conducts all necessary follow up with management and employees within acceptable time frame with respect to leave status and updates, pay and benefits, and required forms and return to work. Qualifications Experience: None required Education: Bachelor's Degree Other skills and abilities: Interpersonal & human relations skills and oral & written communication skills Good problem solving & critical thinking skills and time management/prioritization skills Superior organizational skills Job Identification 46308 Job Category Human_Resources Job Shift Day Job Function Total Rewards Worker Type Employee Regular or Temporary Regular Requisition Schedule Full-Time Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Department Total Rewards-FMOL Health System FMOLHS Company Code Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc #J-18808-Ljbffr