Leave & Accommodations Specialist - Health & Wellness Programs

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Human Resources department seeks a Leave and Accommodations Specialist to oversee leave programs, ADA accommodations, and related health initiatives. Responsibilities include training supervisors, coordinating vaccinations, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and Banner HR/Payroll. On-site work at Main Campus in Mobile, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of directly related experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the leave of absence program including FML, personal leave of absence, on-the-job injury leave of absence, military leave and administrative leave.
• Administers ADA accommodations; monitors implementation of workplace accommodations, and maintains ADA data in the Banner HR/Payroll System.
• Facilitates and presents supervisory training related to employee health and safety, OJI , FML , and ADA .
• Administers the on-the-job injury program and works directly with the third party administrator, supervisors, and employees.
• Interacts with third party wellness providers to promote and encourage employee participation in wellness initiatives; plans, implements and coordinates activities and projects related to workplace wellness, disease prevention and health lifestyle programs; promotes health related monthly national observances through promotions, newsletters, and other sources.
• Works closely with Employee or Student Health, to coordinate vaccinations for employees, as applicable; handles cost expense transfer associated with the dispensation of vaccines.
• Evaluates employee health needs and implements health activities such as weight loss programs, smoking cessation programs, and employee health screenings.
• Participates in new employee orientations, presenting wellness, health and safety related sessions.
• Follows HIPAA compliance regulations to include appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Travels to various USA buildings and/or campuses as needed to attend meetings, conduct or facilitate training programs, and makes presentations.
• Conducts special projects and surveys as assigned.
• Maintains various databases using Excel, and extracts reports using Banner.
• Serves on various committees as assigned.
• Serves as liaison between other applicable General Division and USA Health offices, and Human Resources in regards to implementing a response when a local, state, or national medical emergency has been declared, including but not limited to an epidemic or pandemic.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner HR/Payroll

Excel

Job description

The University of South Alabama's Human Resources department seeks a Leave and Accommodations Specialist to oversee leave programs, ADA accommodations, and related health initiatives. Responsibilities include training supervisors, coordinating vaccinations, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and Banner HR/Payroll. On-site work at Main Campus in Mobile, AL.