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UPMC

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Pittsburgh
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s and 1 year or a High School diploma with 3 years in leave processing/Human Resources, knowledge of leave laws, and proficiency in web-based software and Microsoft Office.
  • You will advise on leave policies, track absences, resolve issues with stakeholders, coordinate leave processes, manage communications, and utilize HR systems for data management and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and 1 year of leave of absence processing or Human Resources experience, OR High School and 3 years of leave of absence processing or Human Resources experience.
  • Including Minimum of 1 year of Absence processing required.
  • Ability to use and navigate web-based software programs and Microsoft Office products [Outlook, Word, Excel etc].
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of client leave policies, federal and state leave laws pertaining to leave of absence.
  • Act 34

Responsibilities

  • Advises employees, employee's family members, managers and HR Professionals on leave policies and processes.
  • Track employee absences as reported via web, fax, phone and e-mail.
  • Responsible for resolving issues by interacting with employee's manager, Human Resources, payroll or disability specialists.
  • Coordinates the leave process; verifies eligibility, determines leave approval, calculates leave length, coordinates the applicable client leaves including integration with state leave laws, monitors maximum duration of leave allowed under federal/state and/or client policy, and supports the return to work process.
  • Supports in-bound and outbound employee leave-related calls.
  • Apply concepts and rules as mandated by guidelines for FMLA and other federally or state-mandated or company-specific leaves in coordination with customer policy.
  • Throughout the duration of the leave, the specialist is responsible for all communications with the employee, the employee's manager, Human Resources and all integrated partners e.g. disability specialist to coordinate concurrent short-term disability benefits.
  • Utilizes HR information system [Peoplesoft], payroll system [Kronos] and web-based vendor software as needed to input and update leave data and generate reports.
  • Assists in the identification of recommendations to positively impact the efficiency and quality of service delivery.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is work-from-home and open to applicants from anywhere in the Continental US.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Leave Specialist?

The Leave Specialist is responsible for advising employees and managers on leave policies, tracking employee absences, verifying eligibility for leaves, coordinating the leave process, communicating with all parties involved, and utilizing HR and payroll systems to manage leave data.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A Bachelor's degree with 1 year of leave of absence processing or Human Resources experience is required, or a High School diploma with 3 years of leave of absence processing or Human Resources experience.

Is experience in Absence Management required?

Yes, a minimum of 1 year of Absence processing experience is required for this position.

What software skills are needed for the Leave Specialist role?

Candidates should be able to use and navigate web-based software programs, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Are bilingual candidates preferred for this role?

Yes, the department is looking for bilingual Spanish professionals to support employees who may require assistance in Spanish.

What certifications or clearances are required for this position?

Candidates must have Act 34 clearances.

What type of leave policies will the Leave Specialist be managing?

The Leave Specialist will manage various leave policies including FMLA, Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bereavement Leave, and company-specific leaves.

Is there a specific pay range for this position?

Yes, the current budget for this position is $23.24 - $25 per hour.

How many applications will be considered if there's a high volume of submissions?

In the event of a high volume of applications, only the first 100 applications will be considered for the position.

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A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.