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Leave of Absence CoordinatorUMB • Kansas City, MO, US
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Leave of Absence Coordinator

Leave of Absence Coordinator

UMB • Kansas City, MO, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Leave Of Absence Coordinator

UMB's Benefits team, part of the Human Resources department, manages the company's comprehensive employee benefits, which are an important part of the total compensation package. This team is involved in ensuring competitive offerings and helping associates understand and utilize their benefits, including :

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Various other perks

The team's work aligns with UMB's commitment to attracting, retaining, and rewarding top talent by providing robust support for employees' needs through these benefit programs.

As a Leave Of Absence Coordinator, you will administer LOA programs including FMLA and state-specific leave laws and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions and supports employees throughout the leave process. You will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day LOA administration while ensuring compliance with all legal regulations, best practices, and company policies and procedures. You will also partner with employees, managers, and third-party vendors to deliver timely, compassionate, and proactive guidance that fosters well-being and a smooth transition during periods of leave and return to work. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by Human Resources leadership.

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) in our Kansas City downtown location.

How you'll spend your time :

  • Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including intermittent, continuous, and reduced schedule leaves as well as ADA and accommodations from employee's initial notice to the employee's return to work.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the leave lifecycle for human resources, employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work procedures as well as collaborate with managers to develop modified work schedules or accommodations during intermittent leave periods.
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure timely and accurate processing of leave claims.
  • Maintain accurate records of leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates in HRIS and vendor systems as well as coordinating the use of paid leave with employee and manager.
  • Ensure policy compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other federal / state leave programs and stays current on state and federal leave of absence laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Legal teams to ensure proper pay, benefits continuation, and job protection during leave periods.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to help optimize workflow and improve customer experience.
  • Educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures, including documentation requirements and timelines.
  • Support audits, reporting, and policy updates related to leave programs.
  • Stays current on state and federal leave of absence laws and regulations.
  • Ensures contact is made with employees on leave to monitor progress and return to work date.
  • Works with managers and human resources personnel to monitor leaves and provide regular status reports.
  • Provides support with ADA interactive process and assists with responses to accommodation requests
  • Coordinates use of lactation space for returning mothers.
  • Develops and implements leave administration best practices.
  • We're excited to talk with you if :

  • You have at least 5 years of experience in HR, with at least 2 years in leave administration.
  • You have strong presentation and writing skills with ability to explain complex leave policies and understand how to adjust communications to the audience.
  • You have experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and tact.
  • You demonstrated the ability to make sound decisions independently, using good judgment and critical thinking in ambiguous situations.
  • You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
  • You can explain complex and sensitive information (like FMLA rights or accommodation decisions) clearly and compassionately to employees and managers.
  • Bonus Points If :

  • You have multi-state experience.
  • Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Compensation Range : $51,480.00 - $99,330.00

    The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

    UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

    Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an enda way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.

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