Manager of Leave Management at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Behavioral HealthIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education or related field
  • 5 years’ related work experience
  • 3-5 years leave management experience
  • Experience with FMLA, multi-state paid leaves, disability insurance, ADA, WC and all associated legal aspects
  • Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of concentration and attention to detail for reviewing legal and medical documentation
  • Strong emotional intelligence and resilience when handling sensitive employee situations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-making
  • Frequent need for problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication across departments and with external vendors
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics and interact with all levels of management and associates, including HR colleagues, Executives and Business leaders
  • Self-starter and able to take initiative, effective at prioritizing multiple projects, comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • Thrives under pressure, tight timelines and interacting with staff at all levels with professionalism, empathy and diplomacy

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all leave of absences and accommodations for the company in multiple states
  • Manage and document any leaves with the vendor
  • Assist with cost and budget analysis, communications, and further leave vendor system set up
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all leave-related programs (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, etc.)
  • Lead and mentor a small internal team, while also managing individual leave cases as needed
  • Develop and refine leave policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy for all timecard coding for employees out on leave
  • Evaluate existing practices and propose enhancements to boost leave requests satisfaction and eliminate compliance concerns
  • Manage and facilitate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines and company policies and processes
  • Coordinate the non-occupational return to work program and reasonable accommodations
  • Coordinate reasonable accommodations with employees, HR and managers
  • Manage processes and communications, including with leave vendor, to maintain compliance with ADA, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) among other laws and guidelines
  • Create and lead HR, manager and employee training sessions
  • Provide direct leadership to internal Workers Compensation (WC) staff support and WC carrier to support employee WC leave requests
  • Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and Human Resources Operations to ensure alignment and risk mitigation
  • Act as the liaison between leave management and human resources
  • Perform external benchmarking of marketplace best practices related to leaves
  • Foster a collaborative team environment by treating individuals with respect and honesty and utilizing direct communication and practicing active listening skills
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

FMLA
ADA
Workers Compensation
STD
LTD
HIPAA
Leave Management
Vendor Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Budget Analysis
Team Leadership
Timecard Coding
Interactive Process
Return to Work

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters
1968Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
501-1,000Employees

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