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ME, USA | Administrative | Hourly | 21.00-25.00 per hour | Full Time

The Leave Specialist participates as an integral and cooperative team member in achieving department-related goals for the agency. We are seeking an individual who has/is:

+ Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible team player that identifies opportunities and takes initiative.

+ Highly organized, process oriented with extreme detail and always looking for efficient solutions.

+ Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a minimum of Intermediate skill in Excel.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Resourceful self-starter with strong problem solving skills who gets things done.

This is a full-time hybrid position with a Monday through Friday schedule. We are a mission-driven organization, and welcome candidates who bring the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

DUTIES:

+ Serving as the primary liaison with our FMLA vendor.

+ Reconcile assigned benefit accounts and approve billing statements.

+ Ensuring timely submission of sensitive documents to internal and external stakeholders; sending required paperwork, supporting the processing of leave requests, and managing time off for various types of LOAs (i.e., Workers Compensation, FMLA, ADA, PLOAs, etc.).

+ Coordinating the LOA process, collaborating with management, health services, and payroll as needed.

+ Monitoring employee leaves/intermittent leaves, providing usage reports to employees and management.

+ Monitoring and tracking employee health benefit premiums during unpaid LOAs.

+ Correspond with employees and management to communicate key dates and milestones during LOAs, and draft specific letters for time-off requests and terminations.

+ Establish FMLA claims, code documentation according to internal workflows

+ Maintain employee LOA files to ensure data accuracy.

+ Create, maintain, and distribute reports on LOAs.

+ Stay informed about state and federal regulations related to LOAs and disability accommodations and recommend process improvements to management.

+ Coordinate wellness initiatives and programs.

+ Implement changes and improvements to benefit and leave processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in HR, Business, related degree, or equivalent education and/or experience required. Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related degree preferred.

Robust Benefits Package:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Retirement Account with Employer Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

+ Identity Theft Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

+ Flexibility of Schedules

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts

+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.