HR Generalist - Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Southwest Healthcare, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Full-Time HR Generalist - Leave of Absence Specialist for the Temecula office. You will manage end-to-end leave processing, ensure compliance with FMLA/CFRA, and coordinate with payroll for benefits integration.

Travel to other SoCal facilities may be required. Collaborate with staff, managers and HR to maintain accurate records and provide timely responses to employees on leave eligibility and processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional HR experience focused on leave administration.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA/CFRA, ADA processes, and state benefits (CA SDI/PFL).
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end leave of absence processing (FMLA/CFRA, personal, military, parental).
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefit integration and status updates.
• Liaise with managers, employees, and vendors; handle documentation for EDD requests.

Skills

Leave administration

Compliance

HRIS systems

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Lawson

Job description

Responsibilities

Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!

About Us:

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Riverside Medical Clinics, and APEX Heart Specialists. For more information on how to join our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.

Job Summary

Southwest Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time HR Generalist - Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist. This position is onsite position in our Temecula office. This position will collaborate with staff across the SoCal region and serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding all aspects of leave administration. This role is responsible for the end-to-end processing of leave requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (such as FMLA and CFRA) and company policies. The LOA Specialist is the "hands-on" coordinator ensuring day-to-day accuracy, timely communication, and seamless coordination for all active leaves. Duties include but not limited to:

• Administrator the end-to-end processing and monitoring of all leave of absence requests, including medical (FMLA/CFRA), personal, military (USERRA), and parental leaves.
• Manage the ADA Interactive Process by engaging with employees to identify potential workplace accommodations; analyze medical restrictions against essential job functions and document all "good faith" efforts to accommodate.
• Act as the liaison between the employee, department managers for Workers' Compensation claims; ensure timely filing of DWC-1 forms and track "lost time" versus "restricted duty" status.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to guide employees through the application process, explaining eligibility for state-specific benefits (e.g., CA SDI/PFL) and company-sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit integration (e.g., topping off SDI with sick/vacation time) and maintain real-time employee status accuracy within the designated timekeeping system.
• Coordinate with the 3rd part vendor, the transition back to work by coordinating fitness-for-duty certifications and managing temporary or permanent work restrictions through collaborative "stay-at-work" or "light duty" programs.
• Respond to government disability and leave requests, including inquiries and documentation requests from the Employment Development Department (EDD).
• May travel to other facilities within the SoCal region as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of professional HR experience, dedicated in leave administration.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Completion of specialized leave management training (such as CLMS - Certified Leave Management Specialist) is a significant plus.
• Current CA Drivers License required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, or Lawson).
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employment information.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits.

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.