Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Leave Navigator is responsible for guiding and supporting colleagues through the leave of absence process This role serves as the primary point of contact for colleagues managers and HR ensuring a smooth and compliant leave experience The Leave Navigator provides personalized support coordinates communication and ensures adherence to organizational policies and applicable leave regulations Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Colleague Support and Coordinationbull Serve as the primary contact and advocate for colleagues throughout their leave of absencebull Educate colleagues on leave policies eligibility and their responsibilitiesbull Provide clear compassionate and timely communication regarding leave expectations status updates and next stepsLeave Coordination and Administrationbull Coordinate and manage leave cases from initiation to returnbull Liaise with third party administrators HR Colleague Health and Workersrsquo Compensation teams and managers to ensure accurate and timely case managementbull Ensure proper documentation and record keeping in leave management systemsbull Monitor leave durations and follow up to confirm return to work readinessbull Identify and escalate complex or high risk cases appropriatelybull Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws and company policiesbull Maintain accurate and up to date records of leave cases communications and supporting documentationCollaboration and Communicationbull Collaborate with HR Colleague Health Workersrsquo Compensation teams and managers to align leave management practices with organizational policiesbull Provide managers with regular updates on colleaguesrsquo leave status and expected return datesbull Partner with other Navigators to support seamless transitions back to workWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Leave Navigator is responsible for guiding and supporting colleagues through the leave of absence process This role serves as the primary point of contact for colleagues managers and HR ensuring a smooth and compliant leave experience The Leave Navigator provides personalized support coordinates communication and ensures adherence to organizational policies and applicable leave regulations Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Colleague Support and Coordinationbull Serve as the primary contact and advocate for colleagues throughout their leave of absencebull Educate colleagues on leave policies eligibility and their responsibilitiesbull Provide clear compassionate and timely communication regarding leave expectations status updates and next stepsLeave Coordination and Administrationbull Coordinate and manage leave cases from initiation to returnbull Liaise with third party administrators HR Colleague Health and Workersrsquo Compensation teams and managers to ensure accurate and timely case managementbull Ensure proper documentation and record keeping in leave management systemsbull Monitor leave durations and follow up to confirm return to work readinessbull Identify and escalate complex or high risk cases appropriatelybull Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws and company policiesbull Maintain accurate and up to date records of leave cases communications and supporting documentationCollaboration and Communicationbull Collaborate with HR Colleague Health Workersrsquo Compensation teams and managers to align leave management practices with organizational policiesbull Provide managers with regular updates on colleaguesrsquo leave status and expected return datesbull Partner with other Navigators to support seamless transitions back to workEducationbull Bachelorrsquos degree advanced training or equivalent related work experienceExperiencebull Four years of related experiencebull Familiarity with leave management systems and HRIS platformsbull Strong knowledge of leave related laws and regulations and workplace accommodationsbull Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support and empathize with colleagues We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducationbull Bachelorrsquos degree advanced training or equivalent related work experienceExperiencebull Four years of related experiencebull Familiarity with leave management systems and HRIS platformsbull Strong knowledge of leave related laws and regulations and workplace accommodationsbull Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support and empathize with colleagues We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment