Human Resources Professional 1 - Leave Manager

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Dental & vision

IPERS retirement

Deferred comp

Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

The Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) seeks a Human Resources Professional Leave Manager in Des Moines, IA. You will lead FMLA leave administration, coordinate with managers and staff, and advise on leave policies to ensure compliant, confidential handling of HR records.

Hybrid work opportunity with competitive benefits. Ideal candidates bring HR generalist experience and strong consultation, communication, and problem-solving skills to collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in human resources.
• Four years of education plus full-time professional HR work may qualify.
• Prior state executive branch experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle the FMLA leave administration from notice to return-to-work.
• Manage leave for FMLA and military leave and communicate with managers/employees.
• Advise on interaction of leave laws and update policies as needed.
• Maintain confidential files and records.

Skills

Relationship building

Consulting

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

HR generalist

FMLA knowledge

Benefits knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education + experience mix (4+ years)

State executive branch experience

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Professional 1 - Leave Manager The Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) provides centralized human resources programs and services to State of Iowa agencies. We are currently seeking candidates for a position as a Human Resources Professional Leave Manager.

What You'll Do

• Handle the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the release to return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
• Handle the leave administration process for FMLA and military leave. Maintain reasonable communication with managers and employees while employee is on leave.
• Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws; drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies.
• Maintain files and confidentiality.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A natural relationship-builder with strong consulting expertise
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Experience in an HR generalist, FMLA or benefits

What We Offer

• Hybrid work opportunity
• Collaborative, positive work environment with flexible work hours
• Excellent affordable benefit packages including health, dental, vision, flex spending
• IPERS retirement package
• Deferred compensation with an employer match
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Career growth

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience in technical or professional human resources work, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work performing technical human resources work.