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Delta Dental

<div>Job Title:
Human Resources Leave Analyst
Number of Positions:
1
Location:
Farmington Hills, MI
Location Specifics:
Hybrid Position
Job Summary:
At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. 
 
At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It&rsquo;s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do &ndash; from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.
Position Description:
Administers leaves of absence (LOA), ensures that employee leaves are tracked appropriately and acts as liaison and resource for employees and management regarding leaves and leave processes.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Leads leaves of absence programs and ensures compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Military Family Leave Act (MFLA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), and the organization&rsquo;s Workers&rsquo; Compensation (WC), Work Accommodations, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), and other leave policies/plans.
 </li><li>Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave, restrictions, and/or modified work schedules. Ensures employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
</li><li>Acts as a Liaison with the organization&rsquo;s disability administrator and internal stakeholders to ensure proper administration of leaves of absence consistent with applicable laws and company policies.
</li><li>Facilitates other leave requests, responsible for the interactive process of requests for accommodations under the ADA.
</li><li>Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
 </li><li>Reviews and recommends revisions to company leave policies as needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
 </li><li>Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate leave records and administering leaves within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and timekeeping system.
</li><li>Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave as needed.
</li><li>Coordinates the return-to-work process including the timely and accurate entry of return-to-work dates into the HRIS system and management of employee paid time off.
 </li><li>Monitors leave programs for on-going compliance of federal and state regulations for leaves of absence program and public notice postings for the company and affiliates.
</li><li>Facilitates weekly issue resolution call with third party leave of absence administrator.
</li><li>Collaborates and coordinates with HR Business partners, the payroll department, employees, and management to ensure that proper communication and coordination takes place.
</li><li>Acts as subject matter expert and provides general knowledge and training for employees and management regarding, FMLA, ADA, WC, STD, and LTD.
</li><li>Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
</li><li>Works with HR legal resource on an as needed based to ensure compliance to federal, state, and local regulations.
</li></ul>Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.
 
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Minimum Requirements:
Position requires a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field and three years of experience in leave of absence, human resources, and/or disability claims processing using a Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Previous experience administering disability claims in a union environment preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Position requires knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to apply and interpret general principles to specific situations; the ability to work independently; effectively prioritize work and consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines; and to identify and resolve problems.
The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.</div>

Human Resources Leave Analyst

<div>Description: 
Come Smile with Us!
Are you a law student looking to develop your legal skills while making a positive impact in our community? Join our team at Delta Dental of Iowa as a Summer Law Clerk. You will offer hands-on support to the Compliance and Legal Departments by completing various compliance- and legal-related tasks such as summarizing and communicating new regulations, drafting legal memoranda on various health plan and health insurance issues, drafting and revising policies and procedures, performing legal research and analysis, and preparing various other types of correspondence regarding assigned matters.
Seeking 1L candidates available to start in May 2026 to work full time during the summer, hours primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This hybrid position is located in Johnston, Iowa.
Learn why Kwesi enjoys working on the Delta Dental of Iowa Compliance team.
Why Delta Dental of Iowa?
For your smile. For your health. For your community.
At Delta Dental of Iowa, we&rsquo;re more than just a dental and vision insurance company. Improving health and wellness is at the center of everything we do. As a not-for-profit, we aim to build stronger communities by investing in actions that promote and improve health. Delta Dental of Iowa invests 40% of our dollars directly back into the communities we serve.
Come see why we are passionate about &quot;Bringing Smiles&quot; to our customers. Our team enjoys competitive pay and benefits, an awesome &quot;One Team&quot; approach, and a company culture that fosters &quot;Exceptional Quality Service&quot; and &quot;Leadership at All Levels.&quot; Together, we can make a difference &ndash; not only in Iowa but across the country.
Learning Objectives:<ul><li>
Regulatory Oversight</li></ul>
a. Learn types of regulations that impact the typical health plan
b. Assist in reviewing, summarizing, and communicating regulations to business<ul><li>
Compliance Consulting</li></ul>
a. Perform legal research and analysis on various health plan related issues
b. Assist in responding to legal and compliance inquiries/questions from business<ul><li>
In-house Counsel Role</li></ul>
a. Learn in-house counsel roles and responsibilities
b. Assist General Counsel and/or Associate General Counsel with legal-related projects or assignments<ul><li>
Effective Compliance Program</li></ul>
a. Update compliance-related policies and procedures to reflect current laws and internal processes
b. Assist in preparation of compliance training materials<ul><li>
Writing</li></ul>
a. Draft legal memoranda on various health-plan related issues
b. Prepare other types of correspondence<ul><li>
Engage in programs and networking opportunities to strengthen business acumen in the insurance industry.</li><li>
Support internship program by motivating and driving participation among intern peers to fully engage with opportunities available throughout the summer.</li><li>
Represent Delta Dental of Iowa as well as the other Delta Dental companies in a professional manner both internally and externally.</li><li>
Maintain strict confidentiality.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements: 
<ul><li>1L who will complete first year of law school in May 2026.</li><li>
Strong academic record.</li><li>
Superior verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Superior research and analytical skills.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically in Word and Excel.</li><li>
Strong critical thinking skills.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.</li><li>
Self-motivated to learn and ability to work independently and with teams.</li><li>
Participants will be required to submit a written analysis of project work and present a summary of analysis to leadership at the end of the program.</li><li>
Successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment/post-offer background check and drug screen testing.</li></ul>
Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.</div>

Summer Law Clerk

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Human Resources Leave Analyst

Summer Law Clerk