Employee Relations and Leave Specialist
Integra LifeSciences, Princeton, NJ, United States
Overview
Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues challenge what’s possible and work to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.
Reporting to the VP Global Total Rewards with a dotted line to Senior Employee Relations and Leave Manager, the Employee Relations and Leave Specialist will support and enhance our Employee Relations and Leave processes across the organization. This role collaborates cross-functionally to provide consistent support with a primary focus on employee experience. This is a hybrid full-time position based at our Princeton, NJ headquarters, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities Leave and Workplace Accommodations
Act as primary liaison with NY Life, Integra’s leave administrator and other providers.
Ensure timely processing of leave requests, proper documentation and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and company policies.
Respond to employee questions and inquiries regarding leave of absence; research options, providing compliant, consistent answers.
Educate and guide employees, HR and managers related to disability and reasonable accommodation requests.
Collaborate with payroll on leave related matters, including reconciliation issues and coordination of state disability programs with Integra’s disability plan.
Ensure timely and accurate entry of leave and intermittent leave time in HRIS systems; analyze data and report on trends.
Respond to medical accommodation requests providing time-bound documentation to the employee and tracking of the interactive process.
Contribute to the streamlining of the leave processes in partnership with HR and HRIS teams.
Monitor legislative changes related to employment laws in the U.S.
Employee Relations
Respond to employee complaints presented through various avenues.
Independently lead basic employee relations investigations, investigating employee complaints and concerns, offering possible solutions and recommending appropriate action steps.
Assist with complex employee relations investigations, scheduling interviews and with employee intakes. Provide summary of information and prepare written reports and documentation to the files.
Maintain the case management system for all ER cases to track details, progress and outcome.
Ensure timely, accurate entry of ER case information and the supporting documentation into the NAVEX system.
Analyze and summarize ER data for monthly trend analysis and reporting.
Support change management efforts and assist with special project related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience; experience with ER or Leaves is a plus.
3-5 years of Employee relations or HR experience, preferably in the life sciences, biotech or healthcare industry.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Familiarity with U.S. leave laws and practices (e.g. FMLA, STD, ADA).
Ability to engage with third party systems and processes.
Experience working in a regulated industry with preference for life sciences / MedTech.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and build consensus.
Functional knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including payroll, benefits, production, and employee engagement.
Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced dynamic setting.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Pay Range: $71,300.00 - $97,750.00 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).
EEO & Accessibility Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disablement, or protected veteran status. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email careers@integralife.com.
This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited agency submissions.
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Reporting to the VP Global Total Rewards with a dotted line to Senior Employee Relations and Leave Manager, the Employee Relations and Leave Specialist will support and enhance our Employee Relations and Leave processes across the organization. This role collaborates cross-functionally to provide consistent support with a primary focus on employee experience. This is a hybrid full-time position based at our Princeton, NJ headquarters, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities Leave and Workplace Accommodations
Act as primary liaison with NY Life, Integra’s leave administrator and other providers.
Ensure timely processing of leave requests, proper documentation and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and company policies.
Respond to employee questions and inquiries regarding leave of absence; research options, providing compliant, consistent answers.
Educate and guide employees, HR and managers related to disability and reasonable accommodation requests.
Collaborate with payroll on leave related matters, including reconciliation issues and coordination of state disability programs with Integra’s disability plan.
Ensure timely and accurate entry of leave and intermittent leave time in HRIS systems; analyze data and report on trends.
Respond to medical accommodation requests providing time-bound documentation to the employee and tracking of the interactive process.
Contribute to the streamlining of the leave processes in partnership with HR and HRIS teams.
Monitor legislative changes related to employment laws in the U.S.
Employee Relations
Respond to employee complaints presented through various avenues.
Independently lead basic employee relations investigations, investigating employee complaints and concerns, offering possible solutions and recommending appropriate action steps.
Assist with complex employee relations investigations, scheduling interviews and with employee intakes. Provide summary of information and prepare written reports and documentation to the files.
Maintain the case management system for all ER cases to track details, progress and outcome.
Ensure timely, accurate entry of ER case information and the supporting documentation into the NAVEX system.
Analyze and summarize ER data for monthly trend analysis and reporting.
Support change management efforts and assist with special project related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience; experience with ER or Leaves is a plus.
3-5 years of Employee relations or HR experience, preferably in the life sciences, biotech or healthcare industry.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Familiarity with U.S. leave laws and practices (e.g. FMLA, STD, ADA).
Ability to engage with third party systems and processes.
Experience working in a regulated industry with preference for life sciences / MedTech.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and build consensus.
Functional knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including payroll, benefits, production, and employee engagement.
Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced dynamic setting.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Pay Range: $71,300.00 - $97,750.00 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).
EEO & Accessibility Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disablement, or protected veteran status. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email careers@integralife.com.
This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited agency submissions.
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