LEAVE DISABILITY SPECIALIST

Key Responsibilities

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• Reviews, evaluates, and approves leave of absence (LOA) requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews medical certifications and supporting documentation, makes leave eligibility and determination assessments, ensures timely responses, and conducts appropriate follow-up.
• Provides guidance to new and active associates regarding FMLA eligibility, leave provisions, available options, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable CBA requirements to ensure an understanding of leave entitlements and responsibilities.
• Under the supervision of the Manager of CLAO, administers, reviews, and approves leave requests; prepares written correspondence; and oversees the accurate administration of payroll timecards related to leaves of absence.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One to three years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits administration, policy and procedure administration, FMLA regulations, and statutory disability programs.
• Experience administering employee leaves of absence and FMLA.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state leave regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Experience reviewing medical documentation and making leave determinations.