Leave of Absence Coordinator

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Leave of Absence Coordinator. The right candidate will administer and provide support for all Leaves of Absence (LOA) requests, provide initial contact with employees to systemize all cases to provide comprehensive case management, absence management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and all other related employment laws, and provide exemplary customer service and assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform initial interview with employee to administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) and ensure compliance with company policies
• Facilitate the assignment of leave case transitions to LOA Specialist to administer throughout return to work
• Communicate with employees regarding the leave process.  Ensure the employee is aware of the qualifications and required documentation to meet leave requirements 
• Track leave administration process from the employees' initial notice of leave.  Determine leave eligibility/designation, coordinate required paperwork along with any necessary medical leave certification in accordance with specified legal requirements and best practices
• Initiate and facilitate the interactive process as necessary between employee and the company
• Coordinate employee status to payroll to ensure proper accounting of payroll records
• Process other leave requests to include military leave, ADA accommodations, workers comp, disability, intermittent or reduced work schedule
• Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files in accordance to HIPAA and Employee Privacy standards
• Timely manage employee insurance premiums to include proper accounting or request for delinquent payments
• Maintain HRIS system to timely report all leave requests  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, state and local laws
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to work overtime

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to five years of experience in managing leave cases (FMLA, ADA, LTD/STD)
• Ability to engage in the interactive process
• Knowledge of employee benefits as they relate to leaves of Absence, including short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability, ADA, FMLA and other applicable laws
• Must be able to work independently and work well within a team, receive little supervision and schedule priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb organizational skills and provide attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus 
• PeopleSoft and absence management experience a plus

Schedule - Hybrid (3 days a week in office after a period of training)

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•  Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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