Human Resources Associate-Leaves - Full-time

Over the past 30 years, DISH has built a talented group of leaders and support teams at its corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. As the company continues to develop, offering new products and services to an increasing customer base, it looks to recruit outstanding candidates capable to turning ideas and strategies into world-class results.

Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you’ll find at DISH, the pioneer in television entertainment. We offer flexible career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. It’s our way of giving back to exceptional people who have kept us at the forefront of our industry.

A successful Leave Specialist will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; and one plus years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of staff.
• Advanced computer expertise that includes proficiency in databases, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to solve system and process issues.

The Leave Specialist is an entry-level position in DISH's corporate Human Resources department. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of HR tasks related to FMLA and ADA Administration.

Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• Maintains Compliance: ensures leave of absence requests are compliant with company standards and federal/state regulations.
• Coordinates leaves of absence activities: issues proper forms, reviews certifications, assists employees with leave of absence questions, and communicates accordingly.
• Maintains HRIS systems: enters data changes, ensures on-line and phone data submissions are compliant with company standards, and audits HRIS systems for correct systems usage.
• Prepares reports: produces and audits standardized HR reports for the business and internal HR use.
• Maintains working knowledge of DISH policies and procedures to be able to clearly communicate applicable information with departments and individuals.
• Performs other administrative functions including filing and data entry.

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