Leave of Absence Specialist

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay Range $73,320.00 - $109,990.00 Position Overview The Leave Program Specialist is responsible for administering all leave programs, including leaves related to FMLA, Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, company specific leaves, short-term disability, and long-term disability. The role involves consulting with employees about leave options, administrative tracking and record-keeping, vendor management, and implementing new processes and programs. Key Responsibilities Providing guidance to employees considering a leave and supporting them while on a leave. Keeping managers informed about an employee's leave status and facilitating the employee's return to work. Working with third-party leave administrator (UNUM) on leave administration. Tracking leaves due to an on-the-job illness or injury for OSHA compliance. Ensuring all documentation is completed correctly, calculating workers' comp offset payments and short-term disability offset payments in the timecard, and monitoring employees' return to work. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered). Minimum three years' experience in the administration of leaves of absence. Experience working with HRIS systems and time-keeping systems (Workday and UKG preferred). Experience implementing leave management software preferred. Experience handling large volumes of leaves preferred (e.g., 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 SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus. Benefits 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. Expanded Employee Assistance Program. Caregiver support program for childcare to eldercare. Free parking and Orca transit passes. For inquiries about pay practices, benefits, or this position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr