Leave of Absence Specialist
Overview:
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is adding a Leave of Absence Specialist
to be an important member of our growing People Solutions Department.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location: 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076Shift Details: This positon is Hybrid (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
Job Summary:
The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for overseeing and administering leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws and short-term or long-term disability plans.The position will also work in conjunction with other areas in the People Solutions Department including PS Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Relations, and Health & Wellness.
Travel required: None. Less than 10%
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Administers sick leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), parental leave, short and long term disability, military (long term), and personal leave of absences.
- Ensures leave programs are administered in a manner that promotes equity across the System
- Completes related actions in Dayforce lifecycle transactions in various mediums as required by established policies, regulations, and laws; evaluates utilization trends from tracking reports and dashboards
- Receives employee inquiries via our Fresh Service system
- Tracks all stages of the leave process
- Documents, audits, and requests required documentation for eligibility or needed updates as required by established policies and procedures
- Communicates with benefits and payroll staff to ensure coordination
- Provides support and coordinates with staff regarding leave of absences and affiliated programs
- Communicates with the people solutions team, employee, third party administrators, and manager throughout the leave process regarding eligibility, approval, low balance, return to work process, and extension
- Develops and generates reports to measure and analyze utilization and other trends
- Assist with Worker’s Compensation Claims/process until Injury Counselors are in place. This role will continue to provide support to the Injury Counselors as needed.
Additional Functions:
- Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail is essential; must be able to organize, prioritize, multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Customer Service skills a must.
- Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5+ years leave of absence administration experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.