Arthrex Human Resources team in Ave Maria is recruiting for a Leave Specialist II for our manufacturing facility. This position will administer all leave of absence (LOA), including family and medical leave of absence, paid parental leave, military leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, short term disability and long-term disability. The Leaves team collaborates with the company disability carriers to ensure employees are paid accurately while on leave and ensures on-going absence management within company standards and industry best practices. Strong communication and computer skills, along with two years of Human Resources experience and a bachelor’s degree will be essential for the position. Previous Leave of Absence experience strongly preferred. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
•    Advises employees and leadership on the interpretation of leave policies, programs, and procedures, including those in the company’s Employee Resource Guide (ERG).
•    Manage all aspects of the leave of absence process, including FMLA, parental, medical, bereavement, jury duty and personal leaves, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws and company policies.
•    Educate leadership and employees on LOA policies & procedures ensuring compliance with federal and state leave laws and meeting business requirements.
•    Responsible for maintenance of absence management system and processes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Communicate with employees regarding their need for leave and ensure employees know their rights and responsibilities, the required documentation and qualifications for leave.
•    Manages the leave administration process from initial notice to returning to work, include determining leave eligibility, designation of leave, requesting required documentation and tracking leave entitlement.
•    Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave and communicates status updates to their managers.
•    Advises employees on the coordination of leave laws with paid time off & Company policy paid leave benefits.
•    Administers other Company leave benefits, Jury Duty & Bereavement, in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
•    Maintains complete and accurate records of leave requests in accordance with legal requirements and documentation best practices.
•    Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation.
•    Provides feedback and information to the Leaves Specialist III and/or Sr regarding daily absence issues presented by employees.
•    Responsible for managing the Arthrex HRLeaves inbox.
•    Monitors and maintains Leaves of Absence intranet and update Forms & Documents as needed.
•    May assist with managing more complex leaves and employees’ issues.
•    Participates in weekly/bi-weekly LOA meetings with Employee Relations.

Education/ Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree required.
•    Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience required. 
•    One year Absence Management experience is preferred.
•    Experience with AbsenceSoft and SAP is a plus.

Skills:
•    Ability to effectively manage one’s time and handle multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.  
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
•    Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs required.  
•    Ability to learn new systems quickly to perform most job functions.
•    Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms. 
•    Ability to work independently and effectively with cross functional teams.
•    Ability to speak with employees at all levels within the organization.
•    Ability to analyze data and provide reasoning for improvements. 
•    May provide general administrative support as needed including special projects as assigned.
•    Provides guidance to the Time & Attendance Administration team on all time and attendance related to leaves of absence.
•    Supports LOA training for leadership and employees, when applicable.

Knowledge:
•    Advanced knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 
•    General understanding of Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).  
•    General knowledge & application of Company HR policies.

Reasoning Ability:
•    Ability to identify and provide solutions to problems and draw valid conclusions.  
•    Maintains a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive medical and personal employee information and exercises good judgment and reasoning required.
•    Ability to handle situations during a crisis.

Discretion/ Latitude:
•    Work is performed under general supervision. 
•    Follows specific detailed instructions/processes.
•    Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy and accuracy in meeting objectives.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.