Job Description The Leave and Accommodation Specialist will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, internal leave programs, and short-term or long-term disability plans Operate as the point of contact for all leave of absence requests, accommodations, and related issues. Partner with Senior Manager of Total Rewards to develop best practices to lead the leave process through the entire life cycle of leave administration, including new leave processing, communication, document review, return to work processes, follow-up, and accommodation requests. Continually review, improve and update HR policies and procedures based on research and best practices. Communicate with employees using Pulpstream regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave. Handle the FMLA leave administration process from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes utilizing Pulpstream to make accurate determinations of leave eligibility, tracking usage and taking action as necessary. Participate in the interactive process of employee accommodation integration under the ADA. Interaction with employees includes guiding them through the accommodation process and communicating with health care providers to obtain supporting documentation while adhering to patient privacy and confidentiality standards. Work with HR and Management to make determination on accommodations and work with departments to implement and monitor outcomes. Oversee return to work processes for employees returning from leave. Provide training to departments, staff, and others regarding accommodations, FMLA and military leave. Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers' compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. Communicate with HR Business Partners and Payroll regarding leaves, accommodations and return to work statuses. Assist employees with claims related to Short and Long-Term Disability and partner Disability carrier to ensure customer service goals are reached. Assist with annual open enrollment by participating in benefits fairs, review enrollment communication materials, verify enrollment data and general assistance with new implementations. Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers' compensation, or other leave(s). Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA. Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws. Accurately track use of accrued vacation while on a leave. Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices. Enter accurate timesheets for employees on a leave and/or using FMLA. Track benefit arrears for accuracy and communicate to employees regarding benefits while on a leave. Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required. 2 years of human resource experience 2 years of experience working with leave and accomodation manufacturing industry experience DMEC cert