Goodwill of Colorado · 1 week ago
HR FMLA/Leave Specialist
Denver County, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$27/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expGoodwill of Colorado is seeking an HR FMLA/Leave Specialist to oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations. The role involves managing leave programs under various laws, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication between employees and management regarding leave and accommodations.
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Responsibilities
Administers FMLA/CO-FAMLI leave programs from the employees’ initial notice of the need for leave to their return-to-work. This includes but is not limited to gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, applying eligible time off accruals, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use
Administers the interactive, reasonable accommodation process and program under the ADA. This includes but is not limited to gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining accommodation eligibility, requesting clarification from the employee/doctor, and letter of denial/approval
Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave, accommodation, temporary modified work schedules and/or modified duties and responsibilities
Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for a leave or accommodation
Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return-to-work; communicates with employees throughout the accommodation process; and relays communication between employees and their managers within reason
Advises managers and employees on accommodation laws and the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. Works in collaboration with the Risk department for those on Workers’ Compensation
Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, or other leave(s)
Facilitates other leave requests, which may include extensions granted through the accommodation process under the ADA
Administers other time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws
Drafts and/or recommend revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices
Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files
Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and State and local laws
Advise the Benefits Manager of significant events or situations that could negatively affect the company and those events where an employee or department has positively affected the company
May receive and assist distribution of faxes from the HR fax line
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Minimum two (2) years of human resources and leave administration experience required
Extensive knowledge of leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, FAMLI, ADA, and other applicable laws
Must have strong skills with computer applications, such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills
Must have demonstrated success within the value of people matter through active listening, expectation setting and timely, consistent follow up
The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business
Applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)
Must have valid Colorado State driver license
Must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation
Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition
Preferred
Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave/ADA administration is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Disability
Paid time off in the form of vacation
Sick
Holiday
Floating holiday
Jury duty
Bereavement leave
Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan
Company
Goodwill of Colorado
Goodwill of Colorado is a non-profit organization management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Opportunity Now Colorado
2024-03-19Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Karla Grazier
CEO and President
Tim Cooper
Chief Operating Officer
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