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Hobby Lobby · 1 month ago

Human Resources (HR) Leave Representative

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is a privately-held company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seeking a qualified individual for the position of Leave Representative within the Corporate HR Department. The role involves administering and processing leave of absence cases while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Retail

Responsibilities

Administer Company leave of absence requests including but not limited to: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military, state mandated leaves of absence, and personal leaves of absence

Document and maintain accurate employee leave of absence and confidential medical records

Maintain specialized knowledge of FMLA and related state leave laws to ensure proper administration of interacting leave laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Disability Act, Paid Family Leave, Temporary Disability, etc.) and Company policies

Process all leaves of absence according to established guidelines, including determination of eligibility, providing employees with timely notification, and evaluating documentation provided to ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Initiate, respond, and maintain communication with employees regarding their need for leave and provide support through the leave of absence process

Provide leave education and guidance to store, district, and regional management to facilitate a smooth commencement and return from leave of absence

Collaborate with HR Accommodations team on expiration of federal and state mandated leaves of absence and the interaction with American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Respond to employees regarding general benefit premium payment inquiries while on leave of absence

Process and work a variety of reports, and conduct regular audits of employees on leave

Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned

Required work on weekends, as needed

Qualification

FMLA knowledgeADA knowledgeHRIS experienceConflict resolutionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCritical thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

1+ years of experience in Human Resources or related field

Knowledge and experience with administration of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, military, and other applicable federal and state leaves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate with employees, co-workers, other departments, vendors, and/or leadership

Computer skills (including experience with web-based systems and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Experience with HRIS (human resources information systems)

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to de-escalate difficult situations

Solid critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team