Senior Leave of Absence & Compliance Expert

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Sr. Leave of Absence Specialist to serve as SME for federal/state leaves, including FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and Military Leaves.

You will manage a caseload, educate employees and HR professionals, adjudicate leave, and assist in training on complex issues. You will coordinate with payroll, benefits, and providers, maintain detailed records, and ensure confidentiality while staying current on state and federal leave laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leave and disability administration required.
• 5+ years’ experience reviewing Objective Medical Evidence to adjudicate claims.
• Experience working Subro, Mental Health, ADA, LTD and Work Comp claims.
• Advanced knowledge of leave laws specifically State, FMLA, Disability and ADA required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with employees regarding their need for leave and/or modified work schedules.
• Educate employees on all aspects of the leave management process and procedure.
• Adjudicate leave claims completing every action from notice of eligibility to return to work.
• Ensure HR professionals are updated on the status of the leave throughout the process.
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits to ensure employees are paid accurately and enrolled in benefit billing.
• Confirm coordination of benefits with LTD and Work Comp providers.
• Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete, detailed and accurate records of leave requests.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Continuously improve knowledge of all applicable state and federal leave laws.
• Serves as the SME for the leave team sharing expertise in regard to federal and state leaves.
• Review audit reports to ensure compliance with all company policy and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Leave administration

Disability administration

FMLA knowledge

State leave laws

Interpersonal skills

Communication

HR systems

Problem solving

Data confidentiality

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

Portal technology

Case management software

HRIS

Job description

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Sr. Leave of Absence Specialist to serve as SME for federal/state leaves, including FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and Military Leaves.

You will manage a caseload, educate employees and HR professionals, adjudicate leave, and assist in training on complex issues. You will coordinate with payroll, benefits, and providers, maintain detailed records, and ensure confidentiality while staying current on state and federal leave laws.