The Leave Analyst will play a pivotal role in overseeing the administration of leave of absence, disability, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), workers' compensation and ergonomics processes. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of benefits administration, leave policies, disability management, and relevant legal regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of employee leave programs, including but not limited to FMLA, state-mandated leaves, personal leaves, and company-specific leave policies.
• Coordinates, researches and follows up with employees, department management and insurance carriers to facilitate tier 2 level issue resolution.
• Oversees the disability and workers' compensation claim lifecycle by collaborating closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support the return-to-work process.
• Oversees workplace ergonomics to ensure employee safety and comfort.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by reviewing accommodation requests, engaging in the interactive process, and implementing reasonable accommodations.
• Partners with internal legal counsel and external consultants to ensure compliance with leave laws, disability regulations, and ADA requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including People Relations, Legal, Safety, and Finance, to streamline processes, implement best practices, and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Stays informed about industry trends, legislative changes, and emerging best practices related to leave administration, disability management, ADA compliance, and Workers' Compensation.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external vendors, fostering collaboration and communication to streamline processes, resolve issues efficiently, and optimize plan effectiveness.
• Identifies process improvements to provide exceptional experiences for employees.
• Ensures leave programs are current with regards to trends, practices, costs, and competitiveness.
• Participates in special projects, initiatives, and process improvements as assigned by the Benefits Manager and/or Director of Total Rewards.

• 2+ years of related experience (employee leave of absence management, ADA, and/or experience with worker's compensation processes) with a Bachelor's degree. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Strong management/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented; flexible and creative.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and logical reasoning.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of plan provisions.
• Knowledge of benefits theories and principles.
• Knowledge of Delta Dental's policies, procedures, and guidelines is preferred.

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program