Leave of Absence - Niskayuna, United States - Momentive

Momentive

Verified Company

Niskayuna, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Leave of Absence & Payroll Specialist, US

Summary:
Join our dynamic US Pay & Benefits team as a Leave of Absence & Payroll Specialist.

This role requires deep understanding of LOA administration, and the ability to serve as a backup for US payroll processing.

If you are meticulous, enjoy working in a high-energy environment, and are keen to make a direct impact on employee experience, this position may be perfect for you.

Responsibilities Include:

Leave Administration- Oversee more than 100 active Leave of Absence (LOA) cases for US employees, covering a wide array of situations including FMLA (both continuous and intermittent), PFL, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Workers' Compensation, and other unpaid leaves.

Ensure these cases comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and state & federal laws.- Act as the primary contact for all LOA inquiries, including FMLA, state family leaves, short
- and long-term disabilities, military leaves, workers' compensation, and paid parental leave, and direct billing processes.

Work closely with People Operations to identify and address employees' needs for leave or adjusted work schedules, ensuring employees understand their rights, responsibilities, and the documentation required for leave.
Assist People Operations Leaders in managing requests for accommodations under the ADA or similar needs, overseeing the process from start to finish.
Manage and maintain all necessary documentation for LOAs, ensuring accurate processing, completion, and retention in line with company policies and legal requirements.
Liaise with external vendors to guarantee seamless communication and service for employees and their leaders.
Continuously evaluate and improve LOA processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Engage in reviews with departmental heads, management, or vendors regarding LOA, Workers' Compensation, and ADA matters as needed.
Administer and monitor workers' compensation claims, facilitating communication between carriers, legal advisors, case managers, and employees.
Stay up to date with legislative changes affecting LOAs, providing recommendations for compliance.
Coordinate with the Payroll department to adjust pay and benefits for employees on leave as necessary.

Payroll Activities- Act as a backup for the US Payroll Analyst.- Manage instances of overpayment during employee leaves.- Manage Intermittent leaves through the Kronos Time & Attendance system.- Work in tandem with the US Payroll Analyst to make necessary adjustments to employee pay and benefits.

Qualifications:
The following are _required _for the role- Associates degree in a relevant field

Experience:

1+ years in Leave of Absence administration or US Payroll, within a high-volume, fast-paced, national setting.- Skills in payroll and time/attendance systems.- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws related to benefits administration, including FMLA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA, Workers' Compensation, etc.- Competence in handling sensitive and confidential issues with discretion.- Capable of managing complex projects and multitasking efficiently.- Outstanding organizational, communicative, and time-management abilities.- Exceptional focus on detail and the skill to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in an evolving environment.- Self-starter, able to work autonomously within a structured team framework.- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

The following are _preferred f_or this role- Strong project management experience.- Experience with a union workforce.- Solid grasp of Microsoft Office/Excel, and familiarity with Kronos (time reporting), Workday (HRIS/payroll), and Alight (benefits eligibility & enrollment) systems.- Knowledgeable in workers' compensation reserving practices.

OFFICE POSITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, use hands to type, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.

May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, and move light to medium weight.

Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and learn technical information.

Light lifting is required. The environment for this position is an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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What We Offer:

Base Pay Range:
$59, $86,680.00