Absence Management Specialist – HCM Senior Analyst

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH is seeking two skilled HR professionals as Absence & Disability Program Management Senior Analysts to support statewide absence management, disability programs, and payroll-related HR functions across central office, pharmacy services, and regional hospitals.

You will specialize in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work, and related HR processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellent service to employees and agency partners.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. exp. in human resources.
• OR Undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp.
• OR 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.
• OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Lead absence management, disability sub-programs, and leave without pay.
• Coordinate FMLA eligibility, designation notices, and usage monitoring.
• Coordinate disability separation processes, hearings, and personnel actions.
• Facilitate transitions to work through Transitional Work Program and light-duty accommodations.
• Manage time entry and payroll processing for off-work programs; process personnel actions.

Skills

Human Resources

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR, business or public administration

3+ years HR experience

HR Analyst experience (Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612)

Equivalent to Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

Please note:

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking two highly skilled Human Capital Management Senior Analyst’s to support statewide absence management, disability programs, and payroll-related HR functions across central office, pharmacy services, and regional psychiatric hospitals. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of leave programs, and the ability to navigate complex federal and state regulations.

You will serve as a subject matter expert in FMLA, disability leave, transitional work programs, and related HR processes—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service to employees and agency partners.

Absence & Disability Program Management

• Lead advanced HR sub-programs related to absence management, disability separations, reinstatements, transitional work, and leave without pay.
• Ensure proper application of FMLA, disability leave, childbirth & adoption leave, and other benefit programs.
• Determine FMLA eligibility, issue designation notices, and monitor usage.
• Coordinate disability separation processes, including fact gathering, notices, hearings, and personnel actions.
• Facilitate return-to-work options such as Transitional Work Program (TWP) and light-duty accommodations.
• Monitor leave usage, absenteeism trends, and leave-without-pay requests; recommend approvals or corrective actions.
• Serve as liaison with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.

Operational & Payroll Support

• Manage time entry and payroll processing for all off-work programs (FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, military leave, administrative leave, etc.).
• Process personnel actions (leave, returns, pay corrections).
• Review and correct bi-weekly step/longevity rosters; coordinate adjustments with payroll and DAS.
• Maintain databases, filing systems, and reports related to absence management.
• Schedule and participate in hearings (SPBR, disability) and initiate personnel actions based on outcomes.

Administrative & Program Support

• Prepare and enter personnel actions for separations, interruptions, and reinstatements.
• Serve as backup payroll processor, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency policies.
• Generate and analyze reports (UKG, COGNOS, OAKS).
• Provide technical guidance to HR and Labor Relations staff.
• Participate in New Employee Foundations and contribute to policy development and HR intranet content.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Position Qualifications

3 yrs. exp. in human resources.

OR Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; AND 12 mos. exp. in human resources.

OR 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.

OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Primary Skill:

Human Resources

Technical Skills:

Regulatory Compliance

Professional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Confidentiality and Analyzation.

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 11

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.35/hourly

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Absence Management Specialist Human Capital Management Senior Analyst Please note: Position reports to the Rhodes State Office Tower (downtown Columbus) and is not a hybrid position. Who We Are At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.