Associated Industries Looking for Leave Administrator / HR Generalist Full Time

Assists in supporting members with leave management administration services. Effectively coordinates all cases/claims to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws. In addition, this position will assist the AI HR team with a variety of HR projects and member support needs.

Primary Functions: The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides leave management support services to member businesses who have outsourced their leave administration function to Associated Industries. Services including, but are not limited to the following:
• Provides HR consultation services to members as established by the Association, including, but not limited to:

• Enters outsourced employee data into assigned leave management software
• Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.)
• Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed.
• Manages all administrative aspects of leave claims to include tracking hours used/taken to ensure leave management is accurate and correct
• Works closely with client employees to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review. Maintains appropriate contact with all client employees on leave and coordinates return to work for client employees on leave.
• Partners closely with HR Advisors on leave claims and meets regularly to review claims’ status and develops strategies for resolution
• Contacts and communicates with outsourced client employees and managers as necessary to manage employee leave claims according to state and/or federal regulations
• Issues all required FMLA paperwork and communication to be in compliance with state and/or federal regulations
• Communicates with managers about absenteeism due to leaves of absence
• Identifies when there is an intersection of FMLA and the ADA and works with internal AI staff on ADA claims when applicable
• Assists with leave management implementation for new member businesses
• Builds strong relationships with member businesses and employees by providing timely, compassionate, and professional service and ongoing communication

Provides HR consultation services to members as established by the Association, including, but not limited to:

• Reviews, recommends, and updates member employment handbooks, policies, procedures, and HR templates.
• Assists with audits of employment policies, practices, and procedures.
• Provides guidance to members on matters related to FMLA, Workers Compensation and ADA.
• Develops, updates and amends employment policies, practices, and procedures.
• Provides guidance on performance management, employee performance and conflict management issues.
• Develops and reviews job descriptions.
• May assist in developing and delivering training on human resource related topics.

• Responds to member HR questions
• Assesses information obtained from members to determine if legal assistance is needed and facilitates with legal team.
• Researches and derives information from multiple sources to respond to member HR questions

Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field or equivalent experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP highly desirable
• A working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA and ERISA, 3 years of experience administering FMLA and ADA claims preferable
• Understand and maintain a knowledge of human resources theory and best practices
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of member and the Association information
• Proven ability to build respectful working relationships with co-workers
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, vision, dental (100% employer covered),

401k with generous matching

$48k – $55k DOE

Associated Industries