Leave and Compliance Specialist

Yaskawa America, Inc.

- Drives & Motion Division is a U.S.

corporation, created to provide Automation Solutions and Support to our customers in North America, Central America, and South America.

Yaskawa is the world's largest manufacturer of AC Inverter Drives, Servo and Motion Control, and Robotics Automation Systems.

Products are marketed through direct sales, partners, representatives, dealers, and distributors.

Yaskawa America, Inc.

- Drives & Motion Division is a wholly-owned corporation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan.

Since 1915, Yaskawa Electric has served the world needs for products to improve global productivity through Automation.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Yaskawa America Inc.

is seeking a Sr.

Leave of Absence and Compliance Specialist that will lead the day-to-day administration and compliance of Yaskawa' s leave programs to include STD/LTD/ADA, workers compensation and state mandated leaves as well as legal compliance activities such as reporting, risk analysis, policy and process development.

If you like making an impact on employee's well-being during challenging times while also navigating the complexities of state and federal regulations, we have the position for you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or legal field of study

• 3-5 years of experience administering Leaves of absence including but not limited to STD, LTD, FML, ADA, Workers Compensation and state mandated leaves.

• In depth knowledge of leave and accommodation laws including FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave laws.

• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy, and ability to manage time to coordinate simultaneous projects.

• Ability to provide prompt and thorough responses to Associate and teammate requests; solicits teammate feedback to improve service.

• A consultative approach.

Strong communication skills in a variety of channels (written, one-on-one, group).

• High degree of organizational skills, along with the ability to set priorities and work independently with minimal supervision in a high volume, fast paced work environment.

• High degree of analytical and process improvement skills.

The ability to ask why and suggest improvement is critical to success.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss.

• Previous experience with Union environments is a plus but not a requirement.

• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with HCM systems (UKG is a BIG plus), EDI feeds, Business Intelligence reporting as well as advanced Excel skills are required.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Leads the coordination of processes for leave, disability, and absence management programs to ensure appropriate risk management, cost control and adherence to the law.

• Leads the ADA accommodation process, using industry experience to conduct interactive discussions with managers and Associa...