Garnishment & Leave Compliance Specialist

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Novi (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Garnishment & Leave Specialist to manage wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other deductions with precision. You will coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA and military leave, while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong data-entry accuracy and the ability to collaborate with Payroll, HR, Benefits, and facility leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll garnishment and deduction procedures.
• Ability to interpret and follow legal orders and government notices.
• Understanding of employee leave requirements and documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and data-entry accuracy.
• Ability to analyze information and identify discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Payroll, HR, Benefits, and facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and other payroll deductions.
• Coordinate and administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, medical, personal, and military leaves.
• Serve as a resource for employees, HR, Payroll, facility leadership, and external agencies and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Garnishment procedures

Leave administration

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Legal compliance

Excellent communication

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Garnishment & Leave Specialist to manage wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other deductions with precision. You will coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA and military leave, while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong data-entry accuracy and the ability to collaborate with Payroll, HR, Benefits, and facility leadership.