HR Generalist 1

The Human Resource Generalist ( 1 or 2 depending on experience) will coordinate the support for all leave of absence cases. Effectively coordinates all cases to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws. Performs exemplary customer service and assistance to all employees and HR business partners.

• Serves as the subject matter expert for the leave and workers' compensation programs in alignment and under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership and the legal department.
• Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
• Coordinates with the workers' compensation Specialist to ensure that the program is managed in accordance with applicable workers' compensation laws.
• Independently approves and/or denies leave cases based on relevant medical information.
• Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed.
• Works closely with employees to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review.
• Maintains appropriate contact with all employees on leave and coordinates all aspects of return to work for employees on leave.
• Ensures that short-term disability claims are coordinated with FMLA cases.
• Assists in the creation and facilitation of leave administration training programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to analyze information and convert related activities into a comprehensive work plan.
• Ability to multi-task and drive multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information.
• Demonstrated problem solving, time management and priority setting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of FMLA experience on a local, state or federal government level
• Two (2) or more years of experience processing Workers’ Compensation Claims
• One (1) or more years of demonstrated experience with ADA coordination
• One (1) or more years of experience utilizing PeopleSoft HCM
• Previous experience in a state government HR unit