Leave of Absence & Return-to-Work Analyst

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an Leave of Absence Analyst to manage employee leave and return-to-work processes with a focus on compliance and policy adherence. You will coordinate with HR, business leaders, colleagues, and third‑party leave and workers’ comp administrators.

The role involves evaluating leave requests (FMLA, ADA, short-term disability), guiding colleagues on policies, auditing return-to-work programs, and maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Leave Requests: Evaluate and process leave requests (FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, etc.) including coordination of state paid benefit programs.
• Consultation: Provide guidance to colleagues regarding leave policies and their rights including state paid benefit programs.
• Return to Work: Review and audit Return to Work process for claims including external vendor coordination.
• Documentation Review: Review medical documentation to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Communication: Serve as primary contact for colleagues on leave with regular updates.
• Collaboration: Work with HR, payroll, and management to ensure proper leave administration and return-to-work processes.
• Compliance Monitoring: Stay updated on federal, state, and local leave laws to ensure compliance.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records of leave requests, approvals, and denials.
• Reporting: Generate reports on leave trends, usage, and compliance metrics for management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an Leave of Absence Analyst to manage employee leave and return-to-work processes with a focus on compliance and policy adherence. You will coordinate with HR, business leaders, colleagues, and third‑party leave and workers’ comp administrators.

The role involves evaluating leave requests (FMLA, ADA, short-term disability), guiding colleagues on policies, auditing return-to-work programs, and maintaining confidential records.