Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Benefits & Absence Management Partner
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Syosset, New York, United States, 11791
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Overview The Leave Partner is a resource to employees for union and non-union leaves of absence inquiries and resolution. Reviews and works with proper parties to respond and resolve utilizing current processes, policies, and best practices.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $65,000-$85,000 per year including bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
Primary Responsibilities
Responds, manages and resolves employee benefits inquiries via telephone and email regarding paid and unpaid leaves of absence, and claims issues primarily related to Workers Compensation.
Assist employees with the appeal process when claims are denied.
Work with People Operations issues requiring Master Data changes and correction between internal HRIS and third-party vendor systems
Administer medical leave, personal leave, and other leaves with employees, HRBPs and third-party vendor and Risk Team
Communicate leave payment information with payroll department
Support the worker’s compensation leave process including communication with employees regarding pay and insurance premium payments during their leave period
Research and complete wage statement requests from the insurance company by retrieving pay information from HRIS for a specified amount of time
Escalate unique situations as needed to the Leave Management Leaders
Improve strategies and policies for managing leave administration efficiently and with integrity
Evaluate alternatives and approve workplace accommodations
Follow best practices to return employees back to work utilizing return to work programs and light duty when possible, coordinating with Nurse Case Manager and EHS Partners.
Partner with Safety to reduce work injuries
Comply with and enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements including ERISA, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, State and Federal leave laws and advise employees accordingly
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills in processing complex benefits and pay-related corrections and changes
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
Knowledge of compliance issues related to a multi-state, multi-company payroll
Able to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional relationships; partner with Human Resources Business Partners and all levels of personnel
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic understanding of various Workers Compensation state regulations and the inter workings of FMLA/ADA and individual state leave regulations.
FMLA/ ADAAA and Statutory Leaves (in applicable States)
Strong customer service skills to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner – verbally and in writing using persuasion and motivation to build relationships and facilitate understanding
Working knowledge of SAP, Outlook, MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs
EEO Statement Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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Overview The Leave Partner is a resource to employees for union and non-union leaves of absence inquiries and resolution. Reviews and works with proper parties to respond and resolve utilizing current processes, policies, and best practices.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $65,000-$85,000 per year including bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
Primary Responsibilities
Responds, manages and resolves employee benefits inquiries via telephone and email regarding paid and unpaid leaves of absence, and claims issues primarily related to Workers Compensation.
Assist employees with the appeal process when claims are denied.
Work with People Operations issues requiring Master Data changes and correction between internal HRIS and third-party vendor systems
Administer medical leave, personal leave, and other leaves with employees, HRBPs and third-party vendor and Risk Team
Communicate leave payment information with payroll department
Support the worker’s compensation leave process including communication with employees regarding pay and insurance premium payments during their leave period
Research and complete wage statement requests from the insurance company by retrieving pay information from HRIS for a specified amount of time
Escalate unique situations as needed to the Leave Management Leaders
Improve strategies and policies for managing leave administration efficiently and with integrity
Evaluate alternatives and approve workplace accommodations
Follow best practices to return employees back to work utilizing return to work programs and light duty when possible, coordinating with Nurse Case Manager and EHS Partners.
Partner with Safety to reduce work injuries
Comply with and enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements including ERISA, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, State and Federal leave laws and advise employees accordingly
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills in processing complex benefits and pay-related corrections and changes
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
Knowledge of compliance issues related to a multi-state, multi-company payroll
Able to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional relationships; partner with Human Resources Business Partners and all levels of personnel
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic understanding of various Workers Compensation state regulations and the inter workings of FMLA/ADA and individual state leave regulations.
FMLA/ ADAAA and Statutory Leaves (in applicable States)
Strong customer service skills to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner – verbally and in writing using persuasion and motivation to build relationships and facilitate understanding
Working knowledge of SAP, Outlook, MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs
EEO Statement Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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