Job Description

Job Summary:

The Employee Leave Specialist will play a crucial role in administering employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing guidance and support to employees and managers regarding leave policies. This position specializes in leave requests that include Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and short-term or long-term disability plans and polices.

Key Responsibilities:

Leave Administration:

Administer all aspects of employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state-specific leave laws, disability leave, and other company-sponsored leave policies.
Review and process leave requests, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Maintain leave records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.
Serve as  liaison for plan vendors and third-party administrators.

Compliance and Policy Implementation:

Stay up-to-date with federal and state leave laws and regulations, ensuring the company's policies and practices are in compliance.
Assist with developing, updating, and communicating leave policies and procedures to employees and managers.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations including  Internal Revenue Code, FMLA, HIPPA, ADA, and ERISA.

Employee Support:

Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers seeking information and guidance on leave-related matters.
Assist employees in completing leave requests, coordinating required documentation, and explaining their rights and responsibilities during leaves of absence.
Provide ongoing support to employees on leave, including communication and coordination of return-to-work processes.
Oversees the return-to-work (RTW) process for employees returning from short-term disability, or other leaves.

Reporting and Data Analysis:

Generate regular reports on leave utilization, trends, and compliance metrics.
Analyze leave data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with HR teams to provide insights and recommendations for enhancing leave programs.

Documentation and Recordkeeping:

Maintain accurate and organized records of all leave-related communications, forms, and approvals.
Ensure that all required documentation is complete and filed appropriately.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in leave administration or a similar HR role.
Knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Professional certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
Experience in a transportation or railroad industry setting.
Familiarity with relevant industry-specific regulations.

This is a hybrid position. The individual can expect to work in our Midtown Atlanta, GA HQ at least 2 days per week, and remote 3 days per week.

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Coordinates and leads worksite Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
initiatives and develops wellness program offerings.

Principal Duties:

 - Develops and maintains reports to analyze and track the
   effectiveness of the EAP program.
- Manages EAP Coordinators strategically located systemwide
 - Presents new program offerings to employees.
 - Researches and presents recommendations for enhanced and new program
   offerings.
 - Drafts informational and communication materials for the wellness
   program.
 - Makes EAPs program presentations.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level:  1-2 years
   Preferred Level:  2-3years

Education:
   Preferred Level:  Bachelor's Degree
   Preferred Majors:  Health and Medical Sciences

Licenses / Certifications:
   Preferred:  Certified Employee Assistance Professional(CEAP)
   Preferred:  Qualified Substance Abuse Professional(Q-SAP)

Technical Skills:
 - MS Access/Database Development
 - MS Excel/Spreadsheets
 - MS Outlook
 - MS PowerPoint/Presentations
 - MS Word/Word Processing

Skills and Abilities:
 - Analytical Thinking
 - Communication Skills
 - Leadership experience - Planning and Organizing
 - Building Relationships

Career Path:
   Predecessor Jobs:  None listed
   Future Jobs:
      - Manager
 

Work Conditions

Environment:  Office
Shift Work:  No
On-Call:  Yes
Weekend Work:  Yes
Travel Required:  6 - 10 Days per Month