Responsibilities
The Senior Leave of Absence Specialist serves as the coordinator for leaves of absence such as FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Workers’ Comp, Military Leaves, etc., for UCLA Health employees.
In this role, you will communicate with employees and supervisors on appropriate leave types and determine leave qualification and eligibility accordingly.
You will also provide leave of absence consultation, answer questions regarding entitlements and provide information regarding available benefits.
Our Senior Leave of Absence Specialist provides managers and employees with assistance throughout the leave lifecycle and manages case files for each assigned leave of absence in accordance with state, federal, University policy, and/or collective bargaining agreement.
In this role, you will also coordinate with Disability Management for accommodation requests and consult with Medical Center Employee/Labor Relations for guidance on complicated cases.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, social sciences, or related field strongly preferred
3 years of Leave Management experience, inclusive of the application of collective bargaining agreements, case law, directives, policies, and legislation;
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills;
Ability to ask thoughtful questions to understand past precedents and practices;
Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with staff at all levels of the organization
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge base of UC policy, contracts, and UCPath SOPs preferred
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.