Specialist, HR - Leaves

Job Description
The Specialist, HR - Leaves directly supports the Leaves Manager and is responsible for assisting with the administration of primarily leave of absence, but also short- and long-term disability, workers’ compensation and any ad hoc projects. They will serve as a leaves specialist when engaging with employees and school leaders. They will also collaborate with various teams as it relates to benefits data.
Ensure accurate tracking and handling of all aspects of employee leave of absence and accommodation cases from beginning to end, including maintaining internal tracking systems and Uncommon’s HRIS to ensure leaves management and the interactive process are aligned with regulatory requirements and company policies
Contributes to and leads leaves-related special projects
Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work
Ensures clear communication with managers regarding their direct report’s leave, including return to work notification
Full cycle management of the leave administration process including parental, FMLA, medical-self, family medical, workers’ compensation, accomodations, and military from initial notice of the need for a leave to the return to work
Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws and internal leave policy with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
Recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and federal, state and local laws
Collaborates with payroll to ensure accurate pay to staff on leave
Work in partnership with third party administrator to process leave
Holds third party administrator accountable for providing best in class service
Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation
Update and maintain the Leave and Accomodations process documentation
Contribute to the development and co-facilitation of training for managers, HR, and employees, specifically in the areas of FMLA, ADA workers compensation, State leaves, parental leaves, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and other pertinent leaves.