Leave of Absence & Compliance Specialist

Nypro DR; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Florence, KY campus is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist to oversee all leave programs, including FMLA and disability, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and delivering outstanding service to employees and managers.

The role partners with HR, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration, maintain documentation, stay current on ADA, FMLA and local regulations, and suggest process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-3+ years of experience in leave administration.
• Experience with the Workday HCM system is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to leave of absence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all leave of absence requests, including continuous FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other applicable leave programs. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Receive, review, and track leave requests, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave to return to work. Manage time entry for all continuous leave requests to ensure pay accuracy.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, employees and HR regarding leave of absence questions. Provide clear and concise information about leave policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR colleagues, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration and ensure a smooth transition for employees on leave and upon their return.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
• Identify opportunities to improve leave administration processes and recommend solutions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Jabil Florence, KY campus is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist to oversee all leave programs, including FMLA and disability, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and delivering outstanding service to employees and managers.

The role partners with HR, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration, maintain documentation, stay current on ADA, FMLA and local regulations, and suggest process improvements.