Summary:
The leave management specialist, reporting to the Manager, Leave Management will have hands-on responsibility for benefit administration, strategy, analysis, communication, and compliance for all U.S. leave programs.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administration of Leave of Absence.
- Provides input in the ongoing development and administration of the leave program strategy and design. Train and mentor new staff members.
- Responsible for adhering to leave policies and processes including state, local and company programs.
- Maintaining up to date data.
- Communications with third-party leave management firm.
- Coordinates the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines and company policies and processes and coordinates the non-occupational return to work program and reasonable accommodations. Coordinates reasonable accommodations with employee, HR and managers.
- Administration of the disability program, processes and communicationsto ensure compliance with ADA, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) among other laws and guidelines.
- Responsible for internal and external relationships with stakeholders: employees, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), and managers.
- Assists with communications with Workers Compensation (WC) program with employees and WC insurer to ensure timely return to work following employee restrictions and all applicable WC regulations. Provides WC training throughout the year to applicable staff.
- Assists in communication between leave management and human resources with internal philosophy on work-life balance initiatives. Will be responsible for external benchmarking marketplace best practices for all things leave related.
- Promote a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.
- Be open to change and actively support change.
- Be open to others' ideas and points of view.
- Promote department goals as well as the mission of Rogers Behavioral Health.
- Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
- Demonstrate measurable goal achievement.
- Maintain department policies and procedures.
- Participate in in-services, seminars, and other meetings as assigned to increase involvement and awareness of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
- Participate in committees, team meetings, and team projects, as directed.
- Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate good organizational skills.
- Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
- Attend department meetings as needed, actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement.
- Participate in Rogers Operating System (ROS) program.
- Gain understanding of the ROS process.
- Apply the ROS model to your department's activities.
- Participate and/or create ROS projects that lead to improvement of Human Resources.
- Conduct self in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
- Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
- Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
- Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
- Comply with Hospital policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health policies and programs.
- Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire as defined in Rogers Memorial Hospital policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description:
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Function with a great deal of autonomy.
- Able to travel by car between different locations on a occasional basis.
- Verbal and hearing ability required to interact with patients and employees. Numerical ability required to maintain records and operate a computer.
- Can work under pressure, tight timelines and interact with staff at all levels with tact, empathy and diplomacy.
- Tact required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff.
- Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.
- Lifting up to 20 lbs. may occasionally be required.
- Physically/Mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.
Education & Training
- Associates Degree Required
- One year of experience with FMLA required.
- One - Two years of general office experience.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office - Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics and interact with all levels of management and associates, including HR colleagues, Executives and Business leaders.
- Able to take initiative, effective at prioritizing multiple projects, comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
- Disability claims experience preferred.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS technology required
- Remote Work or hybrid with sometime in the office
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)
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Rogers Behavioral Health
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work
Jul 11, 2025