Leave Specialist

ThompsonGas Job Opportunity

ThompsonGas is the nation's fastest growing propane retailer, and we are looking for innovative, outside of the box thinkers who want to make an impact. We are rethinking the way we do business and, as a result, our employees are empowered to take an idea and run with it. If you are looking for an environment that will allow you the freedom to drive change, create an unrivaled customer experience and have fun while you're doing it – then ThompsonGas is for you!

Position Summary

The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering the organization's leave of absence and workers' compensation programs in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers navigating leave and injury-related processes, ensuring consistent, equitable, and legally compliant outcomes.

Essential Duties

• Administer all aspects of FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and other leave programs in accordance with applicable federal and state law
• Manage workers' compensation claims from first report of injury through return-to-work, coordinating with insurance carriers, medical providers, and legal counsel as needed
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all leave and claims activity in the HRIS and case management systems
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave and workers' compensation matters
• Monitor regulatory updates and recommend policy revisions to ensure ongoing compliance
• Identify trends in leave usage and workers' compensation claims and present findings to HR and Safety leadership teams
• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs with department managers
• Develop and deliver training programs for HR Business Partners and people managers on leave administration processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices for supporting employees through leave-related situations
• Partner closely with the Safety team to ensure potential OSHA recordable incidents and lost time cases are accurately identified, reported, and tracked in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of direct experience administering FMLA and workers' compensation programs for a primarily hourly workforce
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, state leave laws, and workers' compensation regulations
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

The intended base pay range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related qualifications (such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience), location, and/or schedule. Depending on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered.

The essential duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related or an assignment to the position. The benefits outlined above are intended only as an example of the types of benefits currently offered by the company and is neither an exhaustive list of all available benefits nor a guarantee of any benefit. ThompsonGas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ThompsonGas complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by ThompsonGas at any time and in its sole discretion.