Location: all cities,WA, USA
Darigold is seeking a Leave Administrator to join our team. The Leave Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Darigold's workers compensation, leave of absence and accommodation programs.
What You Will Do:
* Responsible for administrating the day-to-dayoperations of employee leave management (FMLA, USERRA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, WFLA), worker's compensation and disability plans in accordance with applicable State, Federal and International law.
* Coordinate communication between all stakeholders, Employees, HR, Health & Safety (if applicable) and third-party administrator.
* Recommend leave absence management system enhancement projects designed to drive process improvement and seamless integration of leave programs/administration.
* Track data and provide analysis and reporting of metrics regarding leave utilization.
* Communicate and consult with employees, supervisors, and managers about the appropriate leave types, entitlements and other available benefits to determine employee's eligibility for leave of absence.
* Serve as internal contact for escalated claims issues/inquiries while working the claim through to resolution.
* Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources Business Partners and management on the status of leave claims and return to work requirements.
* Evaluate requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, temporary modified duty (TMD) due to a work-related illness or injury and other special requests. Engage the 1:1 interactive process when appropriate. Develop documentation and maintain files within established organizational guidelines.
* Engage with and educate employees, supervisors and managers to ensure established leave policies are administered correctly and in accordance with State, Federal and International regulations.
* Provide leave of absence guidance and direction to employees, HR Partners, supervisors, managers and payroll team as appropriate for all states in which Darigold has a presence.
* Manage leave of absence claims for corporate employees, including senior leaders.
* Serve as a liaison for third-party administrators, brokers and internal/external counsel for day-to-day claims management.
* Facilitate claims meetings with various parties, including, but not limited to internal/external counsel, VP of Environment, Health, and Safety, Insurance Brokers and third-party administrators.
What You Bring:
* Bachelor's degree preferable in Human Resources, or related field.
* 3-5 years of experience managing leave of absence and workers' compensation claims.
* Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, HIPAA and requirements of various states.
* Experience maintaining leave management systems.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to have an appropriate level of interaction with customers interpreting policies, procedures, and technical applications in a positive manner.
* Must be highly skilled with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Proven team player with excellent customer service skills.
* Must be able to manage confidential information.
* Must be able to communicate sensitive situations with high degree of tact and diplomacy.
* Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills, proven to drive leave programs that are equitable and comply with state, federal and international regulations.
* Expertise spearheading leave enhancement projects and operational process improvements.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities
Benefits of Working at Darigold:
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:
* Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
* Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
* Employer paid life & disability coverage
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* 8 weeks paid parental leave
* Education assistance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible hybrid working arrangement where applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
* Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
* Compensation range: $71,382 - $107,073 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.