Administer employee leave programs, including medical, military, disability, FMLA, and ADAAA leave. Coordinate return-to-work processes, manage HR system transactions, generate reports, resolve employee questions, support disability cases, collaborate with vendors, and identify process improvements. The role also provides leave and disability guidance to HR teams, supports technical issue resolution, and assists with broader HR tasks and projects.
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Job Description:
Leave Specialist
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Leave Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to work with our amazing employees who may need time away from work.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist employees when requesting leave of absence from work that may include but not limited to: Medical, Personal, Military, Disability, FMLA and ADAAA
- Oversee the return to work process and coordinate with manager, talent leader and employee relations functions
- Generate and distribute reports to functional areas relating to leave of absence
- Conduct HR operational transactions in the HR systems and applications that support disability cases
- Resolve employee questions and issues in a timely manner
- Project manage prompt and complete resolution of technical challenges, collaborating with other teams to get the job done effectively and efficiently.
- Serve as an informational resource for HR Central for leave and disability
- Work closely with vendors to ensure service levels are effective
- Proactively identify policy and process improvement opportunities to deliver enhanced customer services to the organization
- Back up other HR Central team members, as needed
- Performs additional HR tasks and/or special projects, as assigned
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is desired.
- Minimum one year of leave of absence administration experience
- Minimum three years of HR experience
- Minimum four years customer service experience
- Strong foundational knowledge of HR, Benefits and Payroll concepts and ability to learn and retain Parsons’ policies and business processes
- Ability to work any schedule during hours of operation: 9am to 8pm ET, Monday through Friday.
- Ability to learn and use technology to perform job requirements, including but not limited to MS Office, Workday, CostPoint, TESS, E-verify, BT line, Chat platform, and case management via Service Cloud/Salesforce.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Customer service mindset with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with employees and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
- Agile and able to quickly adapt to ever-changing business needs
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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