LEAVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Minimum Offer

$ 28.32/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 38.82/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: HR Labor Relations

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and company policies. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave of absence, providing guidance, documentation support, and coordination with HR, payroll, and management. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:

ADMINISTER - Administer employee leave programs, including medical leave, personal leave, and disability accommodations
COMPLIANCE - Ensure compliance with federal laws such as FMLA, ADA, applicable state regulations and company policies
LEAVE REQUESTS - Review, process, and track leave requests and supporting documentation; communicate leave eligibility, rights, and responsibilities to employees; monitor leave cases and follow up on return-to-work dates or extensions
RECORDS - Maintain accurate and confidential employee leave records; handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
COORDINATE - Partner with managers and HR to support workforce planning during employee absences
REPORTS - Provide reporting and insights on leave trends and usage
COORDINATE - Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure proper compensation and benefits continuation
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – Review and update policies and procedures. Develop and maintain administrative procedures for the job
DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in education programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Benefits experience

Credentials:
Essential:

Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:
Essential: