Specialist

Job Description

The Human Resources Specialist LOA will be responsible for managing the day-to-day interactive process related to reasonable accommodation requests and leaves of absence for union and non-union employee.

The HR Specialist LOA serves as a liaison between the employees and key partners (including Health Services, Workers Compensation, Park Management, and third-party leave administrator) to oversee the coordination of leave and reasonable accommodation requests.

This position also works to ensure compliance with applicable leave and accommodation laws and maintains employee leave and accommodation files and documentation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives the interactive process for all reasonable accommodation and leave of absence requests. Collaborates and communicates with internal (including Management, Health Services, HR Business Partners, Legal) and external (including Leave Administrator and Workers Compensation) partners, as needed.
• In coordination with third party leave administrator, processes and tracks the day-to-day requests for leave and accommodation requests for union and non-union employees.

Reviews process with leave administrator to ensure compliance with applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, USERRA, and ADA.

• Works with HR Coordinator LOA for processing and tracking of all leaves, including leaves for Disability, Workers Compensation, Parental, Personal, and Professional.
• Acts as point person for employees with inquiries about leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations. Educates employees on leave and reasonable accommodation topics and empowers them to become self-sufficient navigating resources and with third-party leave administrator.
• Maintains employee leave and accommodation files, including through internal HR workflow systems and tracking programs.

Submits HR transactions and workflow forms for day-to-day processing of leaves of absence.

• Partners with HR Business Partners on leave, accommodation, and attendance situations.
• Leverages HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline HR processes.
• Engages in interactive conversations with Team Members. Drafts and sends communication throughout process via email and regular mail.
• Helps mentor relevant HR partners, including HR Coordinator LOA
• Provides back-up coverage and support for HR team and additional areas as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred; Human Resources, Business, Communication or related field preferred or Certified in Leave of Absences
• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources (HR) experience with knowledge of LOA and disability principles or 1 year of LOA and disability-specific HR experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal (FMLA) regulations, ADA, and Worker’s Compensation required.
• Knowledge of medical disability management required.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in both non-union and union / represented environments in retail or hospitality industry preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• SAP or other HRIS experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) preferred
• Professional and personable with the ability to exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality HR services
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to prioritize effectively, think independently and problem solve to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to work with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive
• Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
• Ideal candidate demonstrates accountability, thinks critically and demonstrates courage when presenting ideas
• Can easily multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Flexibility with their schedule with availability to work on weekends, holidays and nights when needed

Additional Requirements

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days a week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range : $70,000 - $85,000

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants

and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation,

genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories,

or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal

requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring

Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com .

Last updated : 2024-08-23

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000