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Corp Sr LOA Specialist
Location:
Remote- United States
Apply nowGeneral Description: Manage USI’s leave of absence program, from initial notice of the need for leave through the return to work, together with contracted vendor partner. Approximately 75% of time is spent providing consultative support and the remaining 25% on ensuring accurate, timely payment of benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Liaise with employee, local HR/management, and vendor partner when the need for a leave of absence arises.
• Act as consultative partner in managing leaves:
• Serve as first point of contact for employees seeking a leave of absence. Assist employees in resolving open items with USI’s disability provider to certify and extend leaves.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and management on all state/municipal sponsored disability/paid leave claims.
• Provide guidance to employees to help them understand their pay while on leave.
• Coordinate with local HR/management to develop modified work schedules or plan return to work.
• Provide all leave of absence letters and written correspondence to employees and HR liaisons.
• Manage reasonable accommodations requests and facilitate determinations.
• Resolve complex leave issues using in-depth knowledge of leaves and policy.
• Manage intermittent leave time and disabled-and-working arrangements.
• Recommend changes to leave and benefit policies to ensure the company is compliant with federal, state, and local laws and keeping pace with best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of state paid family leave changes.
• Ensure accurate, timely payment of benefits:
• Manage state disability and paid family leave offsets.
• Work with Payroll to ensure accurate leave payments and timecards.
• Monitor and track absence status and return to work planning. Update system information as necessary.
• Maintain records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• 4-6 years of experience in employee benefits and leave management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Comprehensive understanding of employee benefits as they relate to leave of absence. Includes short/long term disability, and state disability pay.
• Working knowledge of employment, federal and state employment laws, and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong client service skills and respect for confidential participant information.
• Ability to set priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of transactions.
Why USI?
With more than $2.5 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across 200+ offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. We invite you to learn more about what makes USI an exceptional place to work!
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity, equity, and inclusion program educated our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for six consecutive years (2018-2023).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance four years in a row (2020-2023).
- Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Status for a maintaining a culture of health and well-being five years in a row (2018-2022).
- Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of industry awards and recognitions!
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
$80,000-$85,000
Job ID:
29571