Leave Analyst Patterson Companies in St. Paul, MN

Location:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid — 2 days per week at the Minnesota headquarters and 3 days working from home

Employment Type:

Full-time

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

• Oversee leave case management, in partnership with the third-party administrator (TPA), to ensure accurate end-to-end processing and administration; provide guidance to employees, as necessary, on the leave and/or accommodation processes
• Review employee leave statuses and payment advise reports to ensure accurate and timely payment; resolve any issues with the third-party administrator to maintain compliance of the company’s leave policies
• Respond to employee and manager leave and time-off inquiries to include preparing for leave, duration and frequency of leave, type of leaves/time-off, etc. and resolve any conflicts and issues that arise
• Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local leave-related laws (e.g., paid leave/disability, sick time) and industry trends to manage risk of non-compliance and recommend best practices; assist with the implementation of any necessary changes
• Collaborate cross-functionally, internally and externally (e.g., managers, HRBPs, TPA, Legal, Risk), to ensure that leaves, time-off, and accommodations are documented and administered in compliance with policies and regulations
• Reconcile leave of absence data between the TPA’s system and records in Workday to include both employee record and payroll data
• Accountable to administer the application of other time-off programs (e.g., paid-time-off, volunteer time) to maintain accurate employee data; may provide guidance to employees and HR Business Partners on company policy and practices
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Total Rewards teams on leaves and accommodations as needed
• Evaluate and recommend process and technology improvements to enhance the reliability and administration efficiency of time-off programs and data
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

• Assist with developing and updating leaves related communications and education materials to enhance understanding of policies and programs
• Assist in policy development and refinement

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent education and/or experience
• 2 years Experience in leaves administration and
• Experience working with an outsourced program / third-party administrator for paid leave and accommodations

• Ability to effectively assess and coordinate elements from various (and frequently changing) sources of information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and empathetically across all levels of the organization and clearly explain attributes and guidelines of leaves policies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient understanding of systems design (internal and vendor partners) to effectively integrate end-to-end leave process
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable state and federal leave laws; ability to apply to internal leave and time-off programs
• Time management skills, ability to problem-solve, and willingness to adapt to changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong business ethics…