Leave Administrator

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

EVRAZ North America is currently seeking a Leave/Attendance Administrator to join their team in Pueblo, Colorado.

This role is responsible for managing and administering employee leave programs, including FMLA, Colorado Paid Family & Medical Leave, disability, paid time off (PTO), and other leaves per regulations and company policies.  This role will seek to improve the process, and support leadership and employees to optimize outcomes.  The incumbent will work closely with human resources, managers, employees, third party stakeholders and Unions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


* Maintain accurate records of leaves and absences, send employee communications, update HR systems


* Liaise with third-party vendors for disability claims, worker’s compensation, and other leave-related programs


* Provide subject matter expertise in Disability Management and Attendance Support along with following best practice and legislative obligations with respect to the development of workplace accommodations and leave administration


* Provide leadership and guidance to management and employees to ensure timely and effective case management including return to work and accommodations


* Work closely with HR, payroll, and benefits to ensure proper communication, benefits continuation, and accurate payroll processing during employee leave periods.


* Provide consultation and decision making on complex claims and escalate inquiries, as needed to the Benefits Manager and Human Resources Leader


* Collaborate on Tier I investigations of alleged fraudulent activity of all leave cases and workers’ compensation claims.

Works closely with the employee relations team to identify, research and resolve matters.


* Recommend proactive strategies to support employee wellness and/or changes to benefit plans, policies, and practices

Requirement


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field



* A minimum of  2-5 years of experience working with leave of absence and/or attendance management programs



* Disability Management Designation (Certified Disability Management Professional, Certified Return to Work Coordinator) or equivalent training and/or experience, preferred


* Experience with complex claims in a Unionized environment  a plus



* In-depth knowledge of relevant state & federal legislation including Workers Compensation Act, Human Rights, and Accessibility legislation


* MS Office skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* Able to work independently, receiving minimal guidance, in addition to the ability to work in teams


* Detailed, organized, analytical and customer service oriented


* Experience with Workday ...