Leave Leave of Absence Analyst

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Make a Difference When Employees Need It Most.

At LCMC Health, we know that life doesn't always go according to plan. Whether an employee is welcoming a new child, recovering from an illness or injury, caring for a loved one, or returning to work after a medical leave, we're committed to supporting them every step of the way.

We're looking for an experienced Leave & Accommodation Specialist who combines compassion with expertise to help employees navigate complex leave and accommodation processes while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

If you're passionate about solving problems, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact on the employee experience, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Leave & Accommodation Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted resource for employees, leaders, and HR partners, guiding them through some of the most important moments in their careers.

You'll:

• Manage the administration of FMLA, ADA accommodations, USERRA, Workers' Compensation, and other protected leaves.
• Guide employees and leaders through the leave and return-to-work process with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Lead the interactive ADA accommodation process, evaluating requests and partnering with leaders to identify effective solutions.
• Review medical documentation and determine eligibility for leave and workplace accommodations.
• Coordinate with disability carriers to ensure employees receive the benefits they're entitled to.
• Maintain accurate leave records, timekeeping, and required documentation.
• Support the administration of the Workers' Compensation program, including incident reporting, communication, and transitional duty coordination.
• Educate leaders on leave policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Partner across Human Resources and operational teams to ensure compliance while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who can balance regulatory knowledge with outstanding customer service.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant HR experience, or
• Associate degree with 5 years of relevant HR experience, or
• High school diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant HR experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional certifications such as PHR, CEBS, or CWCP

The Skills That Set You Apart

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and leave administration
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to analyze complex situations and provide sound recommendations
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems

Why Join LCMC Health?

Every leave request represents a person navigating an important life event. In this role, you'll provide guidance, support, and reassurance while helping our organization remain compliant and our employees feel cared for.

You'll join a collaborative Human Resources team that values expertise, compassion, and service-and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for employees across LCMC Health every single day.

If you're ready to combine your HR expertise with purpose-driven work, we invite you to apply today.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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