Leave of Absence Specialist

MultiCare Health System
United States
Jun 06, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day Position Summary The Leave of Absence Specialist supports leave cases for all MHS employees. This includes consultation with employee and managers on leave of absence policies and processes (i.e.: disability, FMLA, WFLA, Military, unpaid medical, and Intermittent). The Leave of Absence Specialist acts as a liaison with leave management vendor and works closely to ensure that all paperwork is received and that all benefit changes are done in a timely manner. Additionally, works closely with managers to understand their accountability and guides on timecard coding to reflect appropriate coding for leaves. This role t provides Tier 2 support for assigned escalated leave issues and inquiries for Benefits Administration. Ensures employees receive the highest quality of service by recognizing individual needs, and by putting them first in the transactions. Provides research, analysis and resolutions on existing leave issues and provides analysis and recommendations on closed issues for continuous improvement. Evaluates service level support for compliance. Work situations are varied and require an exceptional service-oriented individual, who has solid organization skills, high attention to detail, problem analysis skills, and prepares data and results to effectively support recommendations. Relates well to all kinds of people and has effective conflict management skills. Requirements Bachelors degree (Business Administration or Health Administration preferred) Minimum three (3) years of experience in benefits, absence management, or FMLA Systems orientation Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here.