Manager - Leave Administration

Company Name: Ralphs
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Administer and properly record all leave of absence requests from the point of intake to closure. This includes making eligibility determinations based on company policies and in full compliance with state and federal regulations. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate, analyze and investigate claims to determine eligibility and protocols are followed under legal, regulatory and company policy.
• Provide total leave of absence claim management from the initial notice and intake to closure; administer in accordance with the company, as well as state and federal laws.
• Communicate notice of employee rights, notice of deadlines and company leave policy guidelines to employees requesting leaves.
• Evaluate, analyze and investigate Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims to determine eligibility and certifications are in compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensure that all workers compensation, medical and family leave standards and protocols are followed under legal, regulatory and company policy.
• Assist employees through the disability claim filing process.
• Maintain the request and receipt of medical certifications required during the leave of absence.
• Monitor leaves for legal compliance issues, especially as available leave is exhausted.
• Communicate decisions and on-going expectations with employees out on leave.
• Manage leave of absence tracking, including intermittent family medical leave.
• Communicate with manager regarding any legal issues.
• Timely process terminations and pay for employees who exceed leave of absence entitlement.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Certified occupational health professional or 5 years of relevant work experience
• Leave administration, claims management experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Proficiency in computer software

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Supply Chain Operations experience
• College degree preferred

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West

States: California
Keywords: FMLA, Leave Specialist

 

Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  CA || Compton || 2201 S. Wilmington || 90220 || Ralphs || None || Distribution || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None