Under general direction of the LOA Manager. The LOA Coordinator assists with managing the Company's leave of absence program for their individually assigned territories. Throughout this process the LOA Coordinator determines leave eligibility and ensures required documents are distributed and documentation is received in accordance with federal, state, and local law. The LOA Coordinator provides counsel to company management and team members regarding company policy and non-occupational leave/medical-related matters while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Acts as a subject matter expert and resource to team members, management, and physicians regarding the leave of absence program and processes. Provides advice and counsel as appropriate and acts as a liaison between all parties when necessary.
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of relevant leave laws and company policies.
Answers a high volume of phone calls from team members and managers regarding the Leave of Absence (LOA) program in a professional and courteous manner.
Answer leave of absence related questions from team members with clarity while providing excellent customer service. Provide appropriate interpretation and direction concerning company policy and federal, state, and local leave law in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
Manage all steps for a leave of absence case including determining leave eligibility, sending appropriate and accurate correspondence related to a leave request, ensuring appropriate documentation is received in a timely manner, sending follow-up letters if documentation is not received or is insufficient, and creating and sending communication when a leave of absence is set to expire.
Evaluates documentation received from health care providers to designate leave, return team members to work, and obtains clarification when needed from health care providers.
Maintains regular contact with team members, management, health care providers, and other key stakeholders regarding progress and status of leave; assists in the resolution of any challenges related to a leave of absence request.
Prepares meaningful, concise, and accurate correspondence for all leave of absence cases. Coordinates and prioritizes prompt action and attention to detail in documentation and data management for multiple leave cases.
Maintains up to date and accurate leave files in the Company's case management system and processes status changes to ensure accuracy of leave records.
Actively monitor case load volume to ensure effective and timely responses and resolution.
Ensures all applicable leave laws are considered and applied, and coordinates with paid time off and other disability and insurance programs.
Tracks incoming notes, forms, and processes daily mail.
Coordinate with Risk Management and the Reasonable Accommodation Request team by placing eligible team members on leave if in the event workers comp restrictions become permanent and cannot be accommodated.
Regular and reliable attendance in the corporate office or designated work location.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES
Required:
1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Work with integrity and confidentiality, and demonstrate sound judgement when engaging team members and management.
Personable and communicates effectively in written and oral formats.
Excellent reading and comprehension skills.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to multitask and maintain organization.
Ability to manage time efficiently, concentrate on the task at hand, and constantly meet deadlines.
Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook and HRIS system).
Continually display the Company's culture values of respect, teamwork, honesty, expense control, excellent customer service, win-win attitude, enthusiasm, hard work, dedication, professionalism, and safety.
Desired:
2 years' experience in Human Resources.
Previous leave of absence experience.
Knowledge of state and federal leave laws.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
It started with a father and son - Charles Francis "C.F." and Charles H. "Chub" O’Reilly. Together they had the courage and confidence to venture out on their own. Along with 11 others who shared the same desire to offer great customer service and auto parts availability, the doors of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. opened on December 2, 1957.
Now, more than 61 years later, the 77,000-plus team members at O’Reilly Auto Parts are proud of the company’s achievements over the years.
During our early years, we focused on sales and slow and steady growth. At the end of our first year, sales totaled $700,000, and by 1961 volume reached $1.3 million. For the first seven years of operation, there was one store in Springfield, MO, until the second opened in July 1964. In March 1975, annual sales volume rose to $7 million and a 52,000 square-foot facility was built in Springfield for the O’Reilly/Ozark warehouse operation. By that time, the company had nine stores, all located in southwest Missouri.
The long range plans and stability of the company were solidified by a public offering of company stock in April 1993. Since that time, the Company has grown through new store and distribution center openings, as well as numerous mergers and acquisitions. O’Reilly currently operates stores in 47 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and distribution centers in 27 locations.
Dramatic changes in technology, inventory control, facilities, and sheer size mark the O’Reilly growth and success story. But, it is our spirit of teamwork - how important it was then and how important it remains - that drives our performance. The company’s values and culture that started with the original 13 employee/owners remain evident and strong as we expand and develop Team O’Reilly.
We serve two distinct customer bases - the professional (installer) customers who provide auto repair services to their customers (DIFM - do it for me), and retail "walk-in" customers (DIY - do it yourself). Our dual-market strategy continues to differentiate us from the competition and is a major factor in our ongoing success. Depending on a store’s professional versus retail customer mix, more than 95 percent of our locations have team members dedicated to our professional customers, offering them separate counters, phone lines, and a delivery fleet that totals 18,455 vehicles. We also have a professional sales team, consisting of territory sales managers and in-store sales specialists, responsible for calling on our professional customers and building sound business partnerships to ensure O’Reilly is the First Call for their auto parts needs.