HR Leave Specialist

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for managing and administering all types of colleague leaves and accommodation requests, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Personal Leave, Workers’ Compensation, Military Leave, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations ensuring compliance with Federal and State Laws by reviewing documentation, approving or denying requests, communicating with colleagues and managers, and overseeing the return-to-work process for colleagues. Serves as the primary point of contact for initial reports, related inquiries, maintaining records and reporting. Will serve as a support to and backup for the Employee Health Coordinator and may also assist with various Benefit related projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• For back-up of the Employee Health Coordinator RN, an active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively with deadline-conscious tasks.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience in a Human Resources role preferred. Knowledge of leave and employment laws preferred.  Previous experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, Leave Tracking Software, and/or safety event reporting tool such as RLDatix preferred.  Current professional H.R. Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.  
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, and seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.