Leave and Absence Administrator
Leave and Absence Administrator
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Job Description
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Leave and Absence Administrator (LOA) is responsible for co-administering the organizations leave programs with our Leave and Absence vendor while ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. Provides exceptional support to and collaboration with Payroll LOA Vendor employees and HR throughout the leave process to maintain accurate records and facilitate smooth transitions for employees taking leave and returning to work. This role will be hybrid out of our Boise HQ office.
Key Responsibilities
Data Review and Validation:
- Review and validate incoming data and calculations from the Leave of Absence (LOA) vendor to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Calculate or verify calculations for Short Term Disability (STD) payments related to employee leaves.
HRIS Management:
- Update and maintain leave status records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to reflect current employee leave information accurately.
Employee Support:
- Serve as an escalation point for employees inquiring about the Leave of Absence and/or Short Term Disability process and providing guidance on leave policies and available benefits.
- Ensure timely and clear communication with employees regarding their leave status required documentation and return-to-work plans.
Coordination with HR and Management:
- Collaborate with local HR representatives and managers to coordinate leave process and facilitate smooth return-to-work transitions.
- Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off workers compensation and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee leaves ensuring compliance with federal state and local leave laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Typical Education
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Relevant Experience
2 years minimum experience in leave administration benefits coordination or a related HR function
Other Information
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining documentation.
- Experience in reading Union Contracts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of federal state and local leave laws and regulations including FMLA and ADA.
- Experience working with LOA vendors and managing vendor relationships.
- Certification in Human Resources (e.g. PHR SHRM-CP) or leave administration.
- Familiarity with disability programs and workers compensation policies.
Job Requisition ID:23151
Travel Required:None
Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country:United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
