Leave of Absence Specialist

Position: Leave of Absence Specialist Location: Houston, TX Employment: Contract Hours: M-F 8-5pm Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Description & Responsibilities Coordinates Leave of Absence (LOA) Program. Serves as a knowledge expert for leave of absence administration. Identifies, coordinates and assists with creating internal training materials, communications and documents related to leave management. Educates staff by providing accurate and complete information to employees and management on LOA, FMLA and LTD matters in accordance with policy terms and conditions. Monitors, manages and returns employees to work within policy guidelines. Notifies managers of employee’s inability to return to work within original timeline. Will assist in coordination of the internal administration of LOA, FML, and LTD claims for the organization's vendor input. Builds and maintains an effective relationship with internal and external customers including employees, vendor(s), HR, Information Services, Payroll and Benefits. Provides vendor with accurate and appropriate information regarding claims. Interfaces with vendor to investigate discrepancies, and addresses routine and non-routine situations in LOA, FML and LTD claims. Identifies problems associated with vendor management and provides resolutions to Director and Vendor. Communicates accurately and timely with the vendor on LOA, FMLA, and LTD claims. Skills Advanced knowledge of administration of LOA, FMLA and LTD as it pertains to TCH policies, procedures, report generation and analysis, and claim processing. Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) pivot tables, spreadsheets, graphs, word documents, presentations, etc. Ability to adapt to technology changes and processes. Ability to maintain a strict degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume environment and be result-oriented. Strong administrative and data management skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to communicate in a clear concise manner with all levels of employees (written and verbal). Analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to provide perspective and critical thinking. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or other HRIS. Requirements Bachelor's Degree 2 years of experience in a human resources function Preferred Vendor relationship management Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr