Coordinator-Leave of Absence

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking an HR Leave Specialist to manage employee leave processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise managers on coverage strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 4 years HR experience, 2 years FMLA/ADA experience, and professional certification like PHR/SHRM-CP; advanced Excel skills for reporting are preferred. You will maintain leave records, coordinate with payroll, and produce metrics to improve program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years of HR experience supporting HR processes and leave management.
• 2 years of direct experience administering FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or similar professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes leave requests to determine employee eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations; resolves eligibility issues and assists managers in alternate work arrangements or coverage.
• Records leaves and adjusts time or pay in conjunction with payroll and HR.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Analyzes leave requests to determine employee eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations; resolves eligibility issues and assists managers in alternate work arrangements or coordination of coverage and manages employee return to work.
• Proficient in educating and communicating internal and external policies and regulations.
• Responsible for supporting all employee leave of absence matters to include extended leave and long-term disability
• Administers Paid Sick Leave Program
• Ensures all leave transactions are entered into the leave tracking. Performs periodic audits to ensure system is accurate and up-to-date and produces metrics as needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary

Skills

HR processes

Leave management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years HR experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes leave requests to determine employee eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as resolves eligibility issues assists managers in the development of alternate work arrangements or coordination of coverage and manages employee return to work.
• Records leaves and adjusts time or pay in conjunction with payroll and HR.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Analyzes leave requests to determine employee eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as resolves eligibility issues assists managers in the development of alternate work arrangements or coordination of coverage and manages employee return to work.
• Proficient in educating and communicating internal and external policies and regulations.
• Responsible for supporting all employee leave of absence matters to include extended leave and long-term disability
• Administers Paid Sick Leave Program
• Ensures all leave transactions are entered into the leave tracking. Performs periodic audits to ensure system is accurate and up-to-date and produces metrics as needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary

Bachelor’s Degree or four years of HR experience supporting HR processes and systems including leave management administration

2 years of direct experience administering FMLA and ADA accommodations

Minimum Licensure, Minimum of Registration, Certification

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification

Professional Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis