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Job Location drjobs

Shakopee, MN - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 85000 - 135000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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If you are an HR Benefits Professional that specializes in Leave of Absence support Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Shakopee MN! The Leave of Absence Program Specialist plays a vital role in handling employee health and wellness in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for the administration compliance and strategic oversight of all Leave of Absence (LOA) programs ensuring alignment with federal state and local regulations.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Leave of Absence & Policy Management

  • Administer and track leaves in accordance with FMLA ADA and applicable state/local leave laws support compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the SME on leave policy interpreting laws and applying them consistently across the organization.
  • Develop update and enforce internal leave-related policies in collaboration with HR and EHS teams.
  • Will have direct supervisory responsibility over the LOA Administrator.

State Paid Leave Program Oversight

  • Lead the implementation and management of new state-mandated leave programs including the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
  • Provide expertise on policy alignment medical leave requirements and operational troubleshooting.
  • Act as the main resource for employees and managers on state leave programs.

HRIS & Data Management

  • Ensure accuracy of leave data within HRIS systems.
  • Partner with HR Analysts to compile analyze and report on leave metrics and trends.
  • Maintain data integrity and support audits and reporting needs.

Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Liaise with third-party LOA administrator and internal team members to optimize the leave administration experience.
  • Coordinate and collaboration with HR EHS Occupational Health Payroll and Legal teams to ensure consistent communication and issue resolution.
  • Drive continuous improvement in leave processes and enhance the employee experience.
Who You Are:

You attentively listen to others. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You achieve gained trust and support of others. You step up to handle tough issues. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary adjustments.

For This Role You Will Need:
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
  • 5 years of experience leading LOA programs preferably in a manufacturing or complex organization
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth knowledge of FMLA ADA and state-specific leave laws

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $85000 - $135000 annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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