Leave of Absence Specialist

The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for overseeing and administering leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws and short-term or long-term disability plans. The position will also work in conjunction with other areas in the People Solutions Department including PS Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Relations, and Health & Wellness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. Administers sick leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), parental leave, short and long term disability, military (long term), and personal leave of absences. Ensures leave programs are administered in a manner that promotes equity across the System Completes related actions in Dayforce lifecycle transactions in various mediums as required by established policies, regulations, and laws; evaluates utilization trends from tracking reports and dashboards Tracks all stages of the leave process Documents, audits, and requests required documentation for eligibility or needed updates as required by established policies and procedures Communicates with benefits and payroll staff to ensure coordination Provides support and coordinates with staff regarding leave of absences and affiliated programs Communicates with the people solutions team, employee, third party administrators, and manager throughout the leave process regarding eligibility, approval, low balance, return to work process, and extension Develops and generates reports to measure and analyze utilization and other trends Assist with Worker’s Compensation Claims/process until Injury Counselors are in place. This role will continue to provide support to the Injury Counselors as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources or related field. Minimum of 3-5+ years leave of absence administration experience. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail is essential; must be able to organize, prioritize, multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Strong Customer Service skills a must. Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel. Benefits We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates. Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage. Competitive Compensation A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role. Reasonable Accommodations Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with your request and contact information. EEO Statement Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're using NVDA, press NVDA key + space to enable focus mode to read the slider properly. #J-18808-Ljbffr