Leave of Absence and Time Off Partner, People & Culture (HR) - Day Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Counsels and corresponds with partners and leaders regarding leave and time off benefits, policies, and procedures. Must comply with internal and external absence policies, regulations, and procedures. Works with the vendor, Leader, Business Partner, and partner in determining partner eligibility and return to work or separation requests. Processes partner change of status transactions related to leaves and time offs. Records the leaves, adjusts time and pay in Workday as needed. Sends out letters to partners updating them on the status of their leave. Maintains leave records for all partners. Answers phones and greets customers entering the HR area. Participates in department specific committee(s). EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of high school preferred. Two years of clerical experience, preferably in Human Resources, required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE N/A OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good analytical/interpretive skills Excellent interpersonal/communication skills LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Direct supervision from Manager of Employee Health and Absence Programs with support from Absence Programs Coordinator. PAY RANGE: $22.28 - $32.31 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.