Bassett Healthcare Network · 3 days ago
Leave Specialist - Human Resources
Cooperstown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expBassett Healthcare Network is dedicated to improving the health of their patients through an innovative culture. The Leave Specialist will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations, particularly those related to the FMLA and ADA, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and facilitating smooth transitions for employees on leave.
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Responsibilities
Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave
Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use
Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason
Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers’ compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s)
Responsible for initiation and completion of interactive process related to leaves and return to work
Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA
Administers PTO and Sick Time programs as they relate to leaves of absence
Drafts and/or recommends 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4 year/Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, required
Minimum 3 years of leave and/or benefit administration experience, knowledge of leave requirements including legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA and other applicable laws, required
Preferred
Previous healthcare experience, preferred
Certified Leave Specialist, Professional Human Resources Professional, and/or Society of Human Resource management - Certified Professional, preferred
Benefits
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Company
Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is a healthcare network providing hospital, primary care, specialty, and home health services. It is a sub-organization of Bassett Healthcare Network Research Institute.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82MKey Investors
Scriven Foundation
2022-08-25Grant· $82M
Leadership Team
Angela Belmont
Senior Vice President Chief Nurse Executive
Brandon Greene
Chief of Pediatrics
Recent News
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