Leave Of Absence Specialist

Behind every great deal at ALDI are people working to bring it all together. Our team of administrative professionals tackle the ins and outs of running a well-oiled business as they collaborate and support the operations of our National Services & divisional offices. And that helps our network of stores and warehouses run smoothly. Ready to join a team dedicated to making the ALDI Difference?
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $24.50 per hour
Work Location: Moreno Valley, CA
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 2 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 2 days per week; work in-office at least 3 days per week).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Assists employees with benefit enrollment, dependent eligibility and life-event verification appeals.
• Assists employees with benefits claims, providing required notices to employees upon employment termination.
• Processes any leaves of Absence, including but not limited to workers' compensation claims, short-term and long-term disability claims, and administers FMLA.
• Administers reasonable accommodations processes.
• Works collaboratively with National Services contacts and third party administrators in administering the workers compensation program and processing customer accidents.
• Maintains employee data files, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
• Works effectively with leaders and National Services contacts to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Communicates with internal and external contacts, attorneys, third party administrators, and government agencies as necessary.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in typing and data entry.
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Associate's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.