Senior Leave Analyst

Company:

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the administration of routine leave of absences such as, FMLA, Company leaves, military leaves, and bereavement leaves, etc. Interprets and administers leave programs and policies and ensures compliance with the applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Communicates with employees and supervisors about the status and relevant Company policies. Assists with the evaluation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests for accommodation and participates in the interactive dialogue with employees. Ensures that STD and LTD claims are coordinated with FMLA or Company leave of absence as applicable. May serve as subject matter expert for the Workday Absence and Time Tracking system. Assists with filing reportable workers' compensation claims to the company's carrier on a timely basis. Maintains strict confidentiality. Provides excellent customer service and assistance to employees, supervisors, and management.

What will you do?

• FMLA ADMINISTRATION: Assists with the administration of routine leave of absences such as, FMLA, Company leaves, military leaves, and bereavement leaves, etc. Interprets and administers leave programs and policies and ensures compliance with the applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including HIPAA. Consults with management for clarification and direction when needed. Keeps abreast of actual and potential changes to the laws and regulations. Tracks leave hours taken in timekeeping system and works with Payroll to ensure that employee's pay is accurate and collection of any unpaid premiums.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates with employees and supervisors about the leave status and relevant Company policies, and the impact of benefits. Maintains appropriate contact with employees on leave and coordinates return to work for employees on leave. May explain options regarding impact of leave of absence on benefits. Communicates with employee/medical provider to resolve routine questions, clarify job duties, and obtain medical information. Works with management to identify, research and resolve questions. Identifies potential issues and brings issues to the attention of Human Resources management. Performed in conjunction with other duties.
• ACCOMODATION ADMINISTRATION: Assists with the evaluation of routine Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests for accommodation and participates in the interactive dialogue with employees. Obtains additional information regarding reasonable accommodation options as needed. Seeks approval to approve or deny routine ADA requests for accommodation.
• DISABILITY ADMINISTRATION: Ensures that STD and LTD claims are coordinated with FMLA or Company leave of absence as applicable. Administers routine short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) claims process to eligible employees including completing Company information, reviewing payments for accuracy, and following up with insurance company if payments are delayed or to correct errors in payments.
• WORKDAY SETUP: May serve as subject matter expert for the Workday absence and time tracking features. Maintains the integrity of the systems, including recommending design, publishing, and monitoring of various reports, troubleshooting issues and reporting bugs as they arise, evaluating new features including Workday's semiannual updates, and participates in the implementation of new features. Monitors systems daily to ensure accuracy of transactions. Communicates with others as needed when issues arise and makes corrections when necessary. Drafts or prepares absence and time tracking systems' communications.
• WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Assists with filing reportable workers' compensation claims to the company's carrier on a timely basis. Completes applicable first report of injury form for accidents/injuries occurring at the worksite or during work hours and OSHA 200 log. Assists with the investigation of reported workers' compensation claims. Serves as liaison between employee and the workers' compensation carrier on standard claims. Administers and reports information required for time and attendance records and coordinates with FMLA and ADA as applicable.
• REPORTING: Produces reporting metrics and analytics for all leave cases, workers' compensation claims and ADA requests and accommodations.
• TRAINING: Assists in the creation and facilitation of leave administration, workers' compensation, ADA, and employee relations training programs.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
Human Resources, Business or related field or equivalent preferred.

Experience
Three or more years related work experience.

Required Knowledge

• Math through Algebra and/or Business Statistics
• Personal computer and related software such as spreadsheets and Microsoft Office

Preferred Knowledge

• Workday Human Capital Management or equivalent
• General human resources knowledge
• Insurance terminology
• Federal and State tax laws and required reporting
• Company and department practices and procedures
• Human Resource laws and practices related to Workers' Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA

Required Skills and Abilities

• Personal computer and related software
• Positive and effective customer service
• Calculator and/10-key
• Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Excellent analytical, human relations, and presentation skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Identify and solve problems
• Work with detail with accuracy
• Work additional time as needed
• Work well with others at all levels of the Company
• Work well with employees at all levels of organization
• Handle conflict and emotional situations
• Analyze, compile, compute, reconcile and verify data
• Handle multiple high priorities and meet deadlines
• Organize, update and maintain accurate records and information
• Ability to identify key concerns and issues

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!