Leave Management Specialist

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NKC Health seeks a Leave Management Specialist to administer and coordinate employee leaves of absence, accommodations, and job reassignments in a healthcare setting. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving as the primary contact for employees, managers, providers, and third-party administrators.

This role requires 2-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of leave laws, ADA accommodations, and excellent customer service, with confidentiality and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in leave and accommodation administration and job reassignment processes required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and regulations.
• Understanding of ADA accommodation requirements and interactive process.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS systems, and case management tools.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and medical documentation.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate employee leave of absence, accommodations, and job reassignments with compliance to laws and company policies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators.
• Provide guidance throughout the leave process while delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping across cases.

Connaissances

Leave laws

ADA accommodation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Analytical

Confidentiality

MS Office

HRIS systems

Case management

Formation

Bachelor's in Health Administration

Bachelor's in Human Resources

Bachelor's in Related Field

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Outils

HRIS systems

Case management tools

Description du poste

SUMMARY

The Leave Management Specialist administers and coordinates employee leave of absence, accommodation and job reassignment programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators regarding leave requests and accommodation. The specialist provides guidance throughout the leave process while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE

2-5 years of experience in leave and accommodation administration and job reassignment processes required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and regulations.
• Understanding of ADA accommodation requirements and interactive process.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS systems, and case management tools.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and medical documentation.

OTHER

Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

LICENSE/CERT

Preferred: CLMS-Certified Leave Management Specialist, CPDM (Certified Professional in Disability Management)

EDUCATION

• Preferred: Equivalent Experience - equivalent combination of professional certification & job experience.
• Bachelors - Health Administration
• Bachelors - Human Resources
• Bachelors - Related Field
• Bachelors - Business Administration