AddressReq ID: 433183
**This is a hybrid remote/in-person position. **
BASIC PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to administer the company’s leave of absence programs. The Leave Administrator performs a variety of tasks that relate to employee benefits with a focus on the tracking and processing of Leave of Absences, which include FMLA, ADA, USERRA.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILIES
- Advise employees and managers on leave programs.
- Process requests for Leave of Absence according to company policy, as well as adhering to Department of Labor guidelines.
- Analyze leave claims, determine eligibility, and manage the leave process until return to service or separation of employment.
- Process and distribute appropriate supporting leave documentation within company and Department of Labor guidelines. This could include but is not limited to Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, FMLA response packets, FMLA denials, ADA review and USERRA.
- Manage and maintain the system and related process that tracks leave of absences, premium payments, ADA and FMLA qualifications.
- Research and provide answers related to various leave related issues.
- Provide clear communication and timely follow up with employees on leave.
- Perform work under general direction and supervision.
- Perform other duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education:
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Some college a plus
- Experience:
- Knowledgeable in FMLA, USERRA, HIPAA, ADA, and ERISA
- SAP and SuccessFactors experience a plus
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Skills:
- Hard Skills: must be computer proficient with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Soft Skills: good communication skills, detail oriented, well organized, flexible, able to perform multiple tasks, and collaborate with other team members, ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, as well as processes, ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, ability to synthesize rules, regulation, and legislation and apply to real-life situations, must have empathetic customer service orientation, including the ability to relate to employees and apply employee dispute resolution strategies, ability to maintain confidential information
- Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Job Function(s): Corporate
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
- Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
- Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
- Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
- Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
