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Dental Care Alliance · 17 hours ago

HR-Leave Administrator

Sarasota, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dental Care Alliance is seeking a Leave of Absence and Disability Administrator to manage all aspects of employee leave programs. This role involves coordinating leave requests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and serving as a resource for employees and managers throughout the leave life-cycle.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer all leave of absence requests (FMLA, PFML, personal, military, and other statutory leaves)

Determine eligibility, request and review medical certifications, and designate qualifying leaves

Track intermittent and continuous leave usage; maintain accurate records in HRIS and leave management systems

Communicate leave status and expectations to employees and managers; provide guidance on rights and responsibilities

Facilitate short-term and long-term disability claims in partnership with insurance carriers

Ensure compliance with ADA by engaging in the interactive process for workplace accommodations

Coordinate return-to-work plans, including modified duty arrangements when applicable

Ensure all leave and disability processes comply with federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, HIPAA) and company policies

Maintain confidentiality of employee medical information and sensitive data

Prepare and distribute required notices and forms within mandated timelines

Serve as a resource for employees navigating leave and disability benefits

Provide training and guidance to managers on leave policies and accommodation procedures

Respond promptly to inquiries and resolve issues with empathy and professionalism

Liaise with third-party administrators (e.g., AbsencePro) for claim intake and status updates

Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate benefit deductions and pay continuity during leave

Qualification

Leave AdministrationDisability ManagementHR ComplianceBachelor’s DegreeInterpersonal SkillsJudgmentMulti-TaskingOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDecision-Making Skills