Leave Administration Specialist

SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast-growing labor organization recognized as one of the largest and strongest unions
of publicly funded employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers and have over 200 staff employees
covering 6 counties in Southern California; including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties and
numerous cities in these regions. Our members provide critical services within the public and private sectors in
diverse fields including health care, social services, libraries, courts, parks and recreation, public works, higher
education, mental health, and many others. They work tirelessly to care for the sick, protect the environment,
support families in need, and protect our communities’ most vulnerable individuals. We represent frontline workers
who impact millions of lives daily and make sure their work is respected and valued.

SEIU 721 organizes workers in the public and private sectors and empowers them to not only affect change in their
workplace, but at the political level as well. Through grassroots organizing, identifying, and developing leaders
within our Union, we make sure that our members’ voices are heard, and that the government is held accountable
to ensuring efficiency, advocating for those in need, and improving access to services.

SEIU 721 represents public and private service workers across Southern California who are committed to their
communities’ health and well-being. Our goal is to uplift those workers who have been historically marginalized and
give them a seat at the table so they may provide for their families for generations to come. We continue to grow our
outreach so that we can provide excellent representation and strengthen the power of workers in a changing labor
economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Leave Administration Specialist reports to the Director of Human Resources and/or their designee. The
primary responsibility of this position is managing and administering all employee leave of absence programs
including FMLA/CFRA, ADA, PDL, military leave, personal leave, and other leaves. This position also serves as
the primary point of contact for employees and Human Resources regarding leave-related matters. The Leave
Administration Specialist will provide support to employees engaged in the interactive process and managing
requests for accommodation and leave certification. The Leave Administration Specialist will work with the Human
Resources team to process staff claims for certified leaves, assist in the interactive process, and ensure that leave
time is recorded accurately. This position requires a highly confidential and experienced individual who can work
independently with minimum supervison in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manage and administer all aspects of employee leaves of absence, including FMLA/CFRA, ADA, military,
  personal, and other statutory or organization approved leaves.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding leave options, documentation requirements, and
  return to work processes in a compliant and empathetic manner.
• Maintain detailed records, files, and tracking systems to manage staff requests for accommodation and leave certification
• Provide staff with appropriate documentation and support throughout the interactive process through detailed communication, documentation, and follow up
• Conduct interactive process meetings with staff to review requests for accommodation with management as appropriate
• Report information relevant to compensation on leave to Payroll to ensure time is coded correctly and pay is accurate
• Act as a backup to support Payroll review to ensure time is coded correctly
• Support Legal and outside partners engaged in the leave administration process by providing input and claim documentation
• Review new accommodation requests, leave certifications, and provider documentation and communicate out to management effectively
• Act as a point of contact for staff with requests or questions regarding the leave administration process
• Research and stay informed of any and all relevant local, State, and Federal policies and update documentation and processes as needed to ensure compliance and best practices
• Coordinate with Human Resources team to maintain a consistent flow of information reported by claimaints and request support as needed
• Conduct thorough and frequent reviews of claim statuses and follow up with claimants and management accordingly as claims move through the process
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Superb computer skills, including database management and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff in a highly diverse working environment.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal leave policies
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to function in a high-paced and at times, stressful enviroment
• Experience processing protected leave claims
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement and work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational specifications
• Time management ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Abiltity to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to focus.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all union wide activites.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Annual salary range $80,000-86,000
• Fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.
• Work hours are subject to organizational needs

TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and
phone number of three professional references to:

Human Resources Department
SEIU Local 721
1545 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: (213) 401-1787
E-mail: careers@seiu721.org

SEIU Local 721 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates
regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. SEIU Local
721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero tolerance
policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

Position will remain open until filled.