Leave of Absence Specialist (Benefits)

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Leave of Absence Specialist in Anaheim, CA.

This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Pay rate: $33.00 - $41.54 per hour, based on years of experience. 

The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for managing and administering all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, CRFA, PDL, ADA, workers' compensation, and organization-specific policies.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while providing guidance and support to employees, leaders, and People & Culture partners.

The Leave of Absence Specialist will serve as the escalation point for complex leave cases, partnering closely with Employee Relations and Legal when needed, and will support benefits administration duties.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family.

We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:


* A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 


* Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!


* Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!


* Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!


* To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

 

General


* Ensure that the People & Culture Department has an internal and external reputation of competency, fairness, confidentiality, and the highest level of customer service.


* Remain current on all applicable labor laws, regulatory compliance, and standards of practice relating to the position.


* Uses, protects, and discloses employee protected health information (PHI) in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and company guidelines.

Leaves of Absence


* Oversee leave of absence administration: tracking, communicating with employees, interactive discussions, conducting follow-up calls, and collecting all necessary paperwork.


* Partner with outsourced Leave of Absence (LOA) Administrator to administer the leave of absence in compliance with state and/or federal laws and to ensure a positive employee leave experience.


* Maintain leave of absence log, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and complete auditing requirements as needed.


* Complete all requested forms, including but not limited to EDD, SDI, and PFL, in a timely manner.


* Process IT notifications and change of status forms for employees on leave of absence, ensuring timely systems...