Haynes International · 2 days ago
Human Resources Leave Specialist
Kokomo, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHaynes International is a company that focuses on employee leave and benefits programs. The Human Resources Leave Specialist will administer and coordinate various leave processes, ensure compliance with laws, and provide exceptional support to employees and management throughout the leave process.
Mining
Responsibilities
Administers end-to-end leave processes including intake, eligibility determination, documentation, tracking, and return-to-work coordination
Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures
Maintains accurate records of leave cases and ensures timely communication with employees
Coordinates and administers workplace accommodations under the ADA
Collaborates with employees, managers, HR business partners, legal, and occupational health to assess accommodation requests and implement reasonable solutions
Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with ADA requirements
Administers and maintains various benefit and leave plans, (e.g., Short & Long-term Disability plans, Parental Leave, workers compensation, Paid Time Off (PTO), Identity Theft, and Life insurance programs), ensuring accurate tracking, compliance with policies and regulations, and timely resolution of employee and manager inquiries
Provides exceptional customer service and collaborates with stakeholders to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall employee experience
Monitors program effectiveness and recommends updates to policies and systems to support organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Stays informed and ensure compliance with evolving federal (e.g., FMLA, ADA), state, and local leave laws and regulations, proactively updating policies and practices as needed
Prepares and maintains required documentation, notices, and certifications
Monitors, analyzes, and prepares reports on leave trends, utilization, and compliance risks
Enters and updates leave information in HRIS or leave management systems
Monitors leave balances and coordinates with payroll for accurate compensation during leave periods
Generates reports and metrics related to leave trends, usage, and compliance
Identifies opportunities to better utilize systems to create efficiencies in processes
Serves as the primary liaison with third-party leave, workers compensation and disability vendors, ensuring compliance and optimal service delivery
Monitors vendor performance and service levels; escalate issues as needed
Participates in vendor selection, implementation, and ongoing evaluation
Provides clear, empathetic guidance to employees navigating leave and accommodation options
Educates employees and managers on leave policies, eligibility, documentation requirements, processes, and timelines
Coordinates with benefits and wellness teams to support employees during leave
Identifies opportunities to streamline leave, workers compensation and accommodation processes and improve employee experience
Advises on company policies and ensure adherence to benefit, leave and disability regulations, proactively recommending updates to policies as needed
Develops, implements, and maintains policies and best practices related to leave of absence and accommodations
Qualification
Required
BS/BA
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other relevant employment laws
Evidence of ability to analyze information, interpret data, conduct policy analyses, and make impactful recommendations
Effective problem-solving skills to resolve benefit, leave and accommodation issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Familiarity with disability and workers' compensation coordination
Preferred
Master's degree or PHR/SPHR
Experience working with third-party leave and disability vendors and managing multi-state policies
Experience with HRIS and/or leave management systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG)
Manufacturing environment
Benefits
FMLA
Disability
Workers’ Compensation
Paid time off
Parental leave
Short & Long-term Disability plans
Parental Leave
Workers compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Identity Theft
Life insurance programs
Company
Haynes International
Haynes International is a mining & metals company offering high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys.
Founded in 1912
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Shor
President and CEO
Daniel Maudlin
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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