Leave of Absence/Ergonomic Specialist

Are you a Leave of Absence/Ergonomic Specialist who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Business Process Outsourcing Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in HRIS?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Rochester, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Ensures internal procedures regarding employee absences, including wage continuation and tracking of time off, are accurate with all federal/state laws and mandates as well as company standards
• Provides guidance to managers
• Safety Representatives and other employees regarding ergonomic safety and workers' compensation, identifying stay-at-work/return-to-work initiatives to maximise productivity
• Acts as the Ergonomic Specialist for corporate and field locations. Conducts on-site and telephonic assessments of employees' workstations as needed to address discomfort and reduce the risk of injury
• Coordinates companywide network of safety representatives, including recruitment recognition and creation and implementation of a robust communications strategy.
• Serves as company champion driving this initiative
• Keeps records of ergonomic discomfort and at-work injuries to ensure safety/ergonomics issues are addressed to completion and to provide data for Safety Program improvement efforts
• Proactively develops and implements strategies and techniques to reduce ergonomic discomfort in workers' compensation cases and absenteeism
• Enters and maintains accurate LOA data into the appropriate databases to ensure compliance with absence management laws. Coordinates with the internal IT Department when needed to restore access for employees who have returned from leave
• Generates letters to employees on leave informing them of their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assists the employee and supervisor in return-to-work placement to support stay-at-work/return-to-work initiatives
• Initiates ergonomic referrals to accommodate a physical restriction and assist in returning the employee to work
• Responds to incoming team emails, queue calls, voice mails, and faxes with first-call resolution
• Maintains a copy of all communications in the employee's file.
• Sends manager survey to leaders whose employee recently returned to work Analyzes responses to provide recommendations.
• Contact managers who request a follow-up call
• Provides guidance and procedural practices to internal and external partners to collaborate and assist in the daily operations of the LOA department, including statutory state wage confirmation requests and all other leave and wage verification requests
• Assists in the development of reports and tools to partner with Benefits and HR partners to make decisions concerning employment status and program enhancements
• Initiates test plan as needed for Oracle HRIS system updates
• Utilizes various Business Objects reports to identify necessary updates and coordinate reporting changes with the HR systems support group
• Submits weekly membership file/eligibility lists to disability vendor and ensures the accuracy of the reports that are used as the basis for wage replacement to employees on LOA
• Keeps abreast of legislative changes and industry trends in the disability and leave management administration
• Maintains Absence Management employee and supervisor communications resource tools and checklists, which include but are not limited to template letters and the company intranet
• Oversees Driver Safety Program and other health and safety initiatives
• Works cross-functionally within the wellness and safety team, including implementation of programs and events and processing of workers' ships
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $16.03 - $22.50/Hour
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: Temp (4 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HRIS
• Minimum 2 years of experience in STD and FMLA administration

• Experience in leave of absence management, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state/federal family leave provisions
• Minimum of 2 years experience in welfare benefits or general HR experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in safety and ergonomics
• Excel Word and Oracle experience
• Certified Office Ergonomics Evaluator
• Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrates project management skills

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.