FMLA & Parental Leave Specialist (Remote Eligible)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) HR FMLA Specialist is responsible for day-to-day administration of FMLA and Parental Leave for HHSC and DSHS. Coordinates FML/Parental leave with ER Specialists, employees, and managers.

This role involves analysis, policy interpretation and providing guidance to minimize legal risk and ensure compliance with laws and policies. It requires coordination of communications, reports and forms, with telework eligibility and on-site work in Austin.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMLA and parental leave laws and agency policies.
• Experience advising managers and employees on leave processes.
• Ability to interpret complex HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees FMLA and Parental Leave coordination for HHSC/DSHS (25%).
• Counsels employees and managers on leave forms and documentation (20%).
• Responds to inquiries and communicates leave policies (15%).
• Monitors leave events, deadlines, and reminders (15%).
• Develops communications and documents for leave programs (10%).
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information (10%).
• Alerts ER or management on complex FMLA issues (5%).
• Performs other duties as assigned (5%).

Skills

FMLA knowledge

Parental leave coordination

HR policy interpretation

Employee relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) HR FMLA Specialist is responsible for day-to-day administration of FMLA and Parental Leave for HHSC and DSHS. Coordinates FML/Parental leave with ER Specialists, employees, and managers.

This role involves analysis, policy interpretation and providing guidance to minimize legal risk and ensure compliance with laws and policies. It requires coordination of communications, reports and forms, with telework eligibility and on-site work in Austin.