Leave & Disability Coordinator

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston is seeking a Leave & Disability HR Coordinator to manage FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD and return-to-work processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex leave scenarios in a high-volume health system.

Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience; five years in leave and disability programs preferred with PHR or SHRM-CP preferred. Proficiency in PC, MS Office, PeopleSoft; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of commensurate professional work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five (5) years of related experience with leave and disability plans; PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Proficient with PC, MS Office, PeopleSoft.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; heavy public contact; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Writing / Composing: Correspondence / Reports.
• Other Skills: Analytical; PC; MS Word; MS Excel.
• Work Schedule: Flexible.
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of FMLA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate leave requests with employees, managers, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate leave records and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare correspondence and reports as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years commensurate experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About Us Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset–our people–ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County’s most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to ‘leading with love’, embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual’s contribution to our mission.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Leave & Disability HR Coordinator for FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD and return-to work program administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of commensurate professional work experience in lieu of a degree

Work Experience :

Five (5) years of related experience working with leave and disability plans; PHR or SHRM-CP Certification Preferred

Equipment Operated

PC, MS Office, PeopleSoft

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Bilingual Skills Not Required but bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Writing / Composing

Correspondence / Reports

Other Skills

Analytical; P.C.; MS Word; MS Excel

Work Schedule

Flexible

Other Requirements

Knowledge of FMLA