TekWissen ® · 3 hours ago
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. They are seeking a Human Resources (HR) Generalist who will manage the day-to-day interactive process related to reasonable accommodation requests and leaves of absence for employees, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining documentation.
Responsibilities
Drives the interactive process for all reasonable accommodation and leave of absence requests. Collaborates and communicates with internal (including Management, Health Services, HR Business Partners, Legal) and external (including Leave Administrator and Workers Compensation) partners, as needed
In coordination with third party leave administrator, processes and tracks the day-to-day requests for leave and accommodation requests for union and non-union employees. Reviews process with leave administrator to ensure compliance with applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, USERRA, and ADA
Works with HR Coordinator – LOA for processing and tracking of all leaves, including leaves for Disability, Workers Compensation, Parental, Personal, and Professional
Acts as point person for employees with inquiries about leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations. Educates employees on leave and reasonable accommodation topics and empowers them to become self-sufficient navigating resources and with third-party leave administrator
Maintains employee leave and accommodation files, including through internal HR workflow systems and tracking programs. Submits HR transactions and workflow forms for day-to-day processing of leaves of absence
Partners with HR Business Partners on leave, accommodation, and attendance situations
Leverages HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline HR processes
Engages in interactive conversations with Team Members. Drafts and sends communication throughout process via email and regular mail
Helps mentor relevant HR partners, including HR Coordinator – LOA
Provides back-up coverage and support for HR team and additional areas as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred; Human Resources, Business, Communication or related field preferred or Certified in Leave of Absences
Minimum 2 years of Human Resources (HR) experience with knowledge of LOA and disability principles or 1 year of LOA and disability-specific HR experience required
Knowledge of state and federal (FMLA) regulations, ADA, and Worker's Compensation required
Knowledge of medical disability management required
Preferred
Experience in both non-union and union/represented environments in retail or hospitality industry preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication
SAP or other HRIS experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) preferred
Professional and personable with the ability to exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality HR services
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to prioritize effectively, think independently and problem solve to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner
Company
TekWissen ®
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