Summary Job Description

The Leave Management Liaison is responsible for managing the leave and absence administration processes for all Genuine Parts Company employees from leave initiation through closure, including all appropriate communications and transactional updates related to the employee’s HR record. This role will ensure consistent, high quality care and service is provided by their team of Leave Management Specialists in a high-volume service center environment.  The ideal candidate will have experience establishing or running a leave management function or been a part of the transition from a decentralized to a centralized model.

Primary Duties/ResponsibilitiesPoint of contact for all HR inquiries and escalated issues.Provide exceptional customer service responding to inquiries within one business day.Take necessary steps to ensure claim and coding issues are resolved timely and accurately.Track all HR concerns in escalation tracker.Provide monthly report of all escalations identifying trends and training opportunities.Leave Team Monthly Power Point Presentation of trends and opportunities.Create and conduct training to eliminate errors identified on escalation tracker.Monitor exception reports to ensure file transfers, coding and payroll are accurate.  Adhere to documented processes when handling request,  inquiries and transactions.Ensure quality employee experience by using a professional and service-focused approach when handling all inquiries, transactions and requestsEnsure employee privacy, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive employee reports or informationAttend and participate in on-going training to support the ever-changing environmentOverall responsibility for all aspects of the Leave Management team includes:Maintain and develop staff and manage individual performanceManage team workload and conduct regular checks to ensure quality of service delivered in a timely manner.Fosters a team environment to drive ownership of work and encourages team involvement and support around process improvement ideasCoordinates team projects and drives for results through task delegation and follow upManages and monitors systems and data integrity

As a member of the Service Center Management Team, interprets overall strategic vision and communicates overall message to team.

Qualifications

1-3 years prior experience in a call center or service center environment5-10 years prior experience leading teamsMinimum 5 years of experience managing FMLA/STD claims, absence management or similar claims experienceKnowledge of Leave of Absence regulations and legislation, including FMLASuperior Customer Service skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skills to build effective relationships at all levels of the organizationExposure to HR and/or case management technologies (e.g., portal technology, case management, human capital management, etc.).  Kronos Absence Management (or an alternative absence management technology) experience preferred.Strong problem solving and decision making abilitiesExperience with HR administration and general exposure / knowledge of various HR functions (e.g., policy, compensation, employee relations, benefits, performance management, etc.)Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)Team player with a positive attitude

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