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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 3 weeks ago

HR Leave Management Specialist - Human Resources Services

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is a healthcare institution seeking an HR Leave Management Specialist. This role is responsible for administering leave policies, including Family Medical Leave and Military Leave, while providing support and training to managers and employees regarding leave processes.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serves as the subject matter expert for managers and employees regarding the FMLA rules and regulations, State of Texas Leave, and the UTMB Family Medical Leave Process

Reviews, makes a determination of eligibility, and tracks all UTMB employee Family Medical Leave and Military Leave requests in an accurate and timely manner

Documents leave requests in the electronic record system and communicates eligibility for Leave Benefits with the employee and employer. Creates the eligible employee leave case in the UTMB Health time capture system

Coordinates the Sick Leave Pool application process in accordance with Texas Statute and the UTMB Health Process. Provides the documentation from the health care provider to the qualified medical reviewer(s) and communicates with the employee regarding the decision

Preserves all documentation regarding leave in the electronic system according to the UTMB Health document retention schedule

Provides training sessions to UTMB Managers throughout the State regarding the UTMB Health medical and military leave process (minimal travel may be required)

Participates in process updates

Monitors and adheres to legislated updates regarding FMLA and Military Leave

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Performs related duties as required