Leave & Accommodations Specialist

Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Leave & Accommodation Specialist is responsible for the management and administration of the company's leave of absence and accommodation program in multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on effectively navigating complex issues to create a seamless employee experience.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of leave programs for assigned employees, including Short- and Long-Term Disability leave, Military leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, Non-FMLA leave, Parental leave, State-sponsored leave, and Personal leaves of absence
• Serve as the subject matter expert and liaison for all parties in the Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation process, seeking a full understanding of employee needs and business circumstances to make sound recommendations while maintaining confidentiality
• Maintains an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the dynamic federal, state and local leave and accommodation regulations (e.g. California Family Rights Act, New York Paid Family Leave, etc.)
• Administers all leave and accommodation practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies
• Responds directly to employees and leaders with questions regarding leaves of absence and/or accommodations, ensuring a thorough understanding of applicable leave concepts and laws, as well as next steps
• Assist leaders with time entry related to leaves of absence within the PeopleSoft Time and Labor application
• Liaises with all parties involved in the leave and accommodation process, including employees, employee managers/supervisors, HR, Legal, and third-party administrator, to ensure accurate and efficient processing of requests
• Troubleshoots all escalated and complex leave and accommodation issues, addressing and resolving any issues in a timely manner; exercises sound judgment as to when to escalate issues to assigned leadership
• Creates and analyzes reports to track compliance, usage, transactions, and 3rd party effectiveness associated with the company's leave and accommodation program, and makes recommendations based upon these reports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college and/or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience in a leave and accommodation role for a third-party leave administrator or in an in-house capacity preferred required
• Knowledge of and experience with local, state, and federal leave regulations, including solid knowledge of STD, LTD, FMLA, ADA, military leave, and parental leave required
• Strong data analysis and research skills
• Proficient in Office 365/Google Docs, especially Excel
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive employee data

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