Sr. and Leave Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role will be a key contributor to ensuring legal compliance, managing employee benefits reconciliation, developing and implementing HR policies, and administering leave of absence programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and benefits administration, with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage and reconcile monthly benefits invoices, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits enrollments and eligibility to maintain data integrity.
• Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment process, including communication, system updates, and employee support.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and accurate information.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings and improved employee satisfaction.

• Administer all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, PFL, and company-specific leave policies.
• Manage the leave of absence process from initial request to return to work, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Communicate with employees, managers, and HR team members regarding leave eligibility, requirements, and status.
• Track leave usage and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with benefits providers to ensure seamless integration of leave and benefits.

• Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, advising HR team and management on compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the company's EEO and AA, including data collection, reporting, and implementation of initiatives.
• Partner with legal counsel to address complex legal issues and mitigate risk.
• Conduct investigations relating to employees following legal compliance and company policies.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims.
• Develop, revise, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with company values.

• Communicate policy changes to employees and provide training as needed.
• Maintain the employee handbook and ensure it is up-to-date and accessible to all employees.
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly across the organization.

• Data-Driven Decisions:
  Utilize HR analytics and metrics to track benefit costs and performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Reporting:
  Prepare and present regular reports on benefits enrollment, initiatives, and efficiency metrics to senior leadership.

• Provide support to other HR functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, event planning, and performance management.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy.
• Participate in HR team meetings and contribute to the development of HR strategies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have a strong recruiting background
• Familiar with Federal and CA Employment and Labor laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and FLSA
• Advanced level of proficiency in HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP Success Factors), MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to multi-task, with analytical skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to perform data and information analysis and draw logical conclusions
• Ability to use available resources to find solutions or answers
• Proactive and reliable in follow-through
• Ability to work confidently in a rapidly changing, fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Excellent listening skills with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,…