Corporate Leave Specialist

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com. Job Description This position is responsible for administering employee leaves of absence while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. Facilitate the leave of absence process Company-wide. Manages leave from initial notice to return-to-work. General guidance and assistance to employees with benefit related questions. Maintains communication with employees and managers during leave for smooth return. Maintains records of leave with required confidentiality. Collaborates with HR, payroll, legal to deliver timely support. Generate and distribute reports to functional areas relating to leave of absence. Work closely with vendors to ensure service levels are effective. Manage extensive phone, email, and case management communications with employees and managers, with the ability to multitask across cases. Resolve employee questions and issues in a timely manner. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of work experience and education). 2 to 5 years of HR generalist, employee relations, or dedicated leave/absence management experience. Experience in administering leave programs. Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills. Strong knowledge of federal and state absence laws and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers and HR. Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and personal information appropriately. Why Work for Olympic Steel Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid holidays and vacation 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs Referral program We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com. Travel Required Yes . 5% Behaviors Preferred Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Preferred Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Olympic Steel