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HR Leave of Absence & Disability Coordinator 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Newton, NC $26.31 - $31.68 an hour - Full-time McCreary Modern, Inc. 58 reviews $26.31 - $31.68 an hour - Full-time Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Leave of Absence & Disability Coordinator to join our dynamic Human Resources team. The Leave of Absence (LOA) and Disability Coordinator serves as the centralized point of contact for employee leave of absence, disability, and workplace accommodation matters. This role partners closely with the company's third-party leave and accommodation administrator, HR leadership, managers, employees, and vendors to ensure the consistent, compliant, and timely administration of leave and accommodation processes. Duties Serve as the primary internal contact for employee leave of absence, disability, and workplace accommodation matters. Coordinate and partner with the company's third-party administrator regarding FMLA, CFRA, ADA, workers' compensation, pregnancy disability leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and related leave or accommodation matters. Assist employees, managers, and HR leadership with leave and accommodation processes, eligibility guidance, documentation requirements, return-to-work coordination, and interactive process communications. Collaborate with HR leadership on complex or sensitive leave and accommodation situations to help ensure legally compliant and consistent practices. Manage and monitor leave and accommodation cases to ensure timely follow-up, accurate documentation, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and proper case escalation when needed. Coordinate with payroll, benefits, managers, HR, and external vendors regarding leave status, benefit continuation, accommodation implementation, and related employee communications. Ensure employees are properly informed of benefit premium payment obligations while on unpaid leave and coordinate collection efforts as needed. Communicate with manager/supervisor in processing and tracking leave-related payroll and time sheet adjustments, including coordination of unpaid personal time, vacation accrual usage, and leave pay coding. Maintain internal calendars and status trackers related to employee leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, including anticipated return-to-work dates, accommodation review periods, and extension requests. Maintain open communication with the company's third-party leave administrator to review pending claims, escalations, status updates, and outstanding documentation needs. Monitor the effectiveness of the third party leave and accommodation administrator recording all issues for HR leadership. Assist with disability claim administration, audits, wage verification requests, and required leave-related reporting. Maintain confidential records and documentation related to leave, disability, and accommodation matters. Support HR leadership in developing and maintaining standardized leave and accommodation practices, procedures, and manager guidance. Perform additional HR tasks and/or special projects, as assigned. Skills Bi-lingual (Spanish)

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 3+ years of experience administering leaves of absence, disability, workers' compensation, FMLA and workplace accommodations. Strong working knowledge of federal and state leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADAAA, workers' compensation, and related regulations. Experience working with third-party leave or disability administrators preferred. Must have excellent human relations skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment within guidelines. Must have strong verbal and written and communication skills. Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and case management/documentation processes. Join us in making a meaningful impact by supporting our employees through their leave journeys! This role is perfect for someone passionate about human resources compliance, employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Pay:

$26.31 - $31.68 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person