Job Description
Hybrid Position - The ideal candidate must live in Houston, TX or the surrounding area.
The purpose of this position is to lead the full leave of absence cycle within the guidelines of federal, state and company policies.
- Determine, track, and administer eligibility for leave of absence based on State, Federal, Canadian and company policies, including approving or denying requested leave of absences
- Coordinate and submit all PTO and leave pay requests for team members on leave of absence, including benefit billing and collections
- Calculate loss PTO for individuals returning from leave of absence
- Provide support and guidance to business partners, managers, and team members regarding leave of absence related questions
- Administer and monitor all work-stay ADA accommodations and religious accommodations
- Complete records of employment for all Canadian team members on leave, as well as waiver of benefit premium documents for Canadian team members
- Coordinate team member paid STD & LTD, State STD with 3rd party vendors or State administrators
- Terminate team members who are non-compliant or those in which an accommodation cannot be met after going through the ADA process.
- Provide legal team with any information about a leave of absence that is needed for Department of labor claims, EEOC, or any other legal claims that may arise regarding a leave of absence case, including participating in depositions if necessary
- Maintain documentation and reporting for ADA accommodations in accordance with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) guidelines and document SOPs
- Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned