LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPEC 3

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an experienced Leave Administration professional to manage all aspects of job-protected leaves, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Workers’ Compensation, and Military leave. You will apply policy, track eligibility, and provide guidance to employees and managers while safeguarding PHI.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal and state leave laws, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to tailor recommendations for a diverse UCSF population.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to analyze issues and make recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, KinCare) and how they impact other areas.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with PHI.
• Knowledge of UC policies, bargaining agreements related to benefits and leave.

Responsibilities

• Administer and track leave of absence cases in accordance with policy.
• Provide consultation and interpretation of leave provisions to employees and managers.
• Tailor guidance for diverse UCSF populations and complex scenarios.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in PHI handling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle HCM Cloud

MyTime/UKG

HR Umbrella

SharePoint

Job description

Job Function Summary

Involves administering, tracking and determining eligibility for all aspects of job protected leaves of absences including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Workers’ Compensation, and Military leave.

Job Description

Job Function Summary

Involves administering, tracking and determining eligibility for all aspects of job protected leaves of absences including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Workers’ Compensation, and Military leave.

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Applies knowledge of job protected leaves to manage leave administration for employees and populations at UCSF. Provides consultation and assistance in relation to leave cases. Uses skills and experience as a seasoned, experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of leave of absence management practices and University policies and procedures. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and developing recommendations relative to employee leave cases where analysis of situations and data requires a review of a variety of factors. This professional will work with diverse populations within UCSF including Health and Campus staff, academic and faculty and will cater and tailor their recommendations as appropriate.

Under the direction of the Leave of Absence Manager, general instructions may be provided on assignments, projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Req / Pref

• Strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Req
• Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures; knowledge of state and federal leave laws (FML, PDL, CFRA, KinCare) and understands how work may impact other areas.
• Req
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's employee benefits and leave management function and programs in order to provide information and interpretation and address unique circumstances as well as routine situations.
• Req
• Demonstrated strong writing, speaking, and group presentation skills in order to present information in a clear and concise manner to multiple levels in the organization.
• Req
• Knowledge of all benefits programs in order to provide information and interpretation.
• Req
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse UC populations including the ability to remain calm in escalated situations; and demonstrates sensitivity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Req
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with protected health information (PHI)
• Req
• Communicates and accepts constructive feedback in a manner that promotes a positive outcome and supportive work environment.
• Req
• Knowledge of UC policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements related to benefits and leave of absence.
• Pref
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, etc.), Oracle HCM Cloud,MyTime/UKG, HR Umbrella, etc.
• Pref
• Knowledge of Lincoln Financial Group disability plans, state disability, and or workers’ compensation temporary disability
• Pref