Leave Specialist (Remote Position)
$27-$30/hr W2
1 year contract (can extend/convert)
Fully remote
Responsibilities:
Provide expert guidance on leave regulations and policies to employees and leaders
Assist employees with understanding and navigating policies and leave administration
Act as a resource for HR Consultants and Business Partners on leave administration matters
Partner with Unum Leave Administration to ensure accurate leave and pay details for employees
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company policies for leave designations
Administer and maintain internal leave of absence communications
Manage personal leaves of absence and coordinate benefit termination for Long Term Disability cases
Support Leave Administration Manager on special projects
Monitor and coordinate paid and unpaid time to ensure accuracy of Unum processing
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of multi-state leave administration experience, preferably including CA, FL, and MA
5+ years of experience in administering leave cases (STD/LTD/FMLA)
Current knowledge of employment laws, including IRS Code Section 125 regulations, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, FLSA, ADA, workers' compensation, OSHA, EEOC, and COBRA
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