| Position Title: | Leave Administrator |
| Date Posted: | January 29, 2019 |
| Job Location: | Madison |
| Company Name: | Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation |
| Contact: | Amber Medina 4750 S. Biltmore Lane Madison, WI 53718 (608) 229-1018 (608) 807-1961 (fax) amberm@fairwaymc.com |
| Description: | Leave Administrator Reports to: AVP HR Benefits Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Branch location: Madison, WI Position Overview: The Leave Administrator assists with the administration of all leave of absence programs. Advises employees and managers on programs. Analyzes leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility and manages return to service or separation. Essential Job Functions: • Manages leave of absence programs and processes • Manages accommodations and fitness-for-duty processes • Manages the workers’ compensation program and process • Responds to employee and vendor questions by phone and email • Coordinates disability and life insurance claims processes • Performs regular audits on leave data, as necessary • Serves as a resource for other HR staff on leave of absence (LOA) administration • Assists in ensuring policies and procedures documentation is current • Assists with special projects, including annual open enrollment Non-Essential Job Functions: • Participates in and leads proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals • Adopts Fairway values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions • Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun • Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge and Skills: • Solid knowledge and understanding of customer service and intrapersonal best practices • Extensive knowledge and understanding of administering benefit and leave of absence programs • Extensive knowledge and understanding of regulations governing benefit and leave of absence programs Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent education and work experience • 2+ years of experience in a professional HR position with an emphasis in benefits or leave administration • Demonstrated experience communicating complex ideas and information • Demonstrated experience presenting information to others in one-on-one or group settings • Demonstrated experience proactively staying current on legislative changes and ensure compliance with regulations as it relates to benefit and leave programs and policies • Demonstrated experience researching information, problem solving, and making solid business decisions • Demonstrated experience reporting, analyzing, interpreting, and critical thinking • Demonstrated experience with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and working in a team atmosphere adhering to tight deadlines • Demonstrated experience with MS Office software products Physical Environment: • This position is primarily an in office position • Normal office environment Travel Expectations: • Local travel may be required for company or career-related meetings, programs, and/or events. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) may also be required. Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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