Specialist, Leave of Absences

Making a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives. As a Leave of Absence Specialist you will provide case management within assigned location as it relates to leave of absence and/or accommodation needsHow you will make an impact:

Serve as an advisor and administrator of LOA (leave of absence) programs. Provide guidance and recommendations to stakeholders (e.g., HR, plant leaders) and determine eligibility for various leave types and communicate to employees on needed information.

Provide case management of all accommodations and LOA claims within the US location; including conducting and documenting factual investigations, analyzing records, and providing recommendation on appropriate outcomes.

Oversee and refine the integration of accommodations and LOA E2E process and act as a liaison with other relevant stakeholders (e.g., Benefits, Payroll, EHS, Risk Management and Employee Relations and Legal)

Develop return to work strategies and/or accommodations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Advise managers and employees on work coordination and accommodations.

Actively search in Edwards open positions to try to accommodate the employees with restrictions.

Develop reporting metrics (e.g., trending) and provide insights to HR and plant leaders

Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices

Develop overall continuous improvement processes. Effectively utilize human resource technology, resource material, websites, and software to provide effective information on processes.

Proactively stay up to date on trends and developments within HR systems and technology, proactively providing ideas and information to leaders regarding best practices and trends. Work to enhance own capability.

Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required)

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 years of previous related experience in leave of absence and/or worker's compensation programs

Experience working in a large manufacturing company

What else we look for (Preferred)

Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)

Experience and understanding of HR enabling technologies (e.g., case management, employee and manager self-service) and how they work within a customer service business environment (ServiceNow preferred)

Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills

Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Moderate knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to leave of absence and/or worker's compensation programs

Moderate knowledge of federal or state leave and disability regulations, specifically ADA/ADAAA, FMLA, California Pregnancy Disability Leave, CFRA, Paid Family Leave, and Intermittent Leave

Ability to operate effectively and proactively in a customer service environment with a customer focus and employee experience mindset

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects

Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $63,000 to $90,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination RequirementEdwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.