Leave Management Specialist
Alliant Insurance Services, Irvine, CA, United States
At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.
SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting leave of absence programs for clients. This includes monitoring and tracking state and local legislation, providing practical analysis of key developments, and providing guidance to employers on implementation and application of various leave law provisions. Support the leave vendor evaluation process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical guidance to clients with navigating leave of absence programs, providing guidance on complex questions and supporting escalations in coordination with the leave vendor
Provide practical guidance to employers on implementation and application of various leave law provisions.
Serve as a liaison between leave of absence program clients, the leave vendor, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and communication.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable state laws.
Maintain accurate records and ensure proper handling and confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
Identify when updates are needed to policies, legal timelines, and other internal documents.
Provide general Q&A support as needed for clients.
Assist with formatting and finalizing audits of client policies and procedures to determine potential compliance gaps.
Identify opportunities to improve leave workflows, communication practices, and overall employee experience.
Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enter and maintain complete and accurate information).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Two (2) or more years experience with either in-house (with a company) leave management, consulting in the absence and disability space, or leave-related experience with an insurance carrier or leave administration vendor
SKILLS
Knowledge of leave-related laws/regulations: FMLA; ADA; FMLA-parallel; PFML; paid sick leave, and pregnancy-related leave
Understanding of regulatory agencies and rulemaking processes that can impact leave administration
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills, and investigation and research skills
Detail oriented with excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Ability to identify problems, and provide thoughtful and practical solutions
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver content in a timely manner while keeping with established processes
Ability to lead or take direction, as appropriate
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.
SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting leave of absence programs for clients. This includes monitoring and tracking state and local legislation, providing practical analysis of key developments, and providing guidance to employers on implementation and application of various leave law provisions. Support the leave vendor evaluation process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical guidance to clients with navigating leave of absence programs, providing guidance on complex questions and supporting escalations in coordination with the leave vendor
Provide practical guidance to employers on implementation and application of various leave law provisions.
Serve as a liaison between leave of absence program clients, the leave vendor, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and communication.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable state laws.
Maintain accurate records and ensure proper handling and confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
Identify when updates are needed to policies, legal timelines, and other internal documents.
Provide general Q&A support as needed for clients.
Assist with formatting and finalizing audits of client policies and procedures to determine potential compliance gaps.
Identify opportunities to improve leave workflows, communication practices, and overall employee experience.
Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enter and maintain complete and accurate information).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Two (2) or more years experience with either in-house (with a company) leave management, consulting in the absence and disability space, or leave-related experience with an insurance carrier or leave administration vendor
SKILLS
Knowledge of leave-related laws/regulations: FMLA; ADA; FMLA-parallel; PFML; paid sick leave, and pregnancy-related leave
Understanding of regulatory agencies and rulemaking processes that can impact leave administration
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills, and investigation and research skills
Detail oriented with excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Ability to identify problems, and provide thoughtful and practical solutions
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver content in a timely manner while keeping with established processes
Ability to lead or take direction, as appropriate
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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