Leave of Absence Coordinator

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

As a Leave of Absence Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing and facilitating various types of leave programs for employees within our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant employment laws, assisting employees throughout the leave process, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of leave regulations.

Schedule

• Part-time (20 hours/week), Remote
• Flexible Hours

Compensation Disclosure

• Starting hourly range between $24.00-$28.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How LOA Empower Recovery

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of employee leaves, including but not limited to medical leaves, family and medical leave, personal leaves, military leave, ADA accommodations and other types of requested time off.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and processing of leave requests, maintaining confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information.
• Stay informed and up-to-date on federal, state, and local leave regulations, ensuring the organization's policies align with current legal requirements.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave policies and procedures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees seeking information on leave policies, procedures, and eligibility.
• Work effectively with any vendors and state programs who support various leave programs, like Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Paid Family Leave etc.
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and other relevant parties regarding the status of leave requests, required documentation, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all leave requests, approvals, and related documentation.
• Generate and analyze reports to monitor leave usage, trends, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and integration of leave processes.
• Work closely with management to address staffing and operational challenges resulting from employee absences.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required, or equivalent experience

Professional Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in leave administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in using HRIS and leave management systems.

What We Offer

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For Full-time Employees, We Offer

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.