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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Leave Analyst will play a pivotal role in overseeing the administration of leave of absence, disability, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), workers' compensation and ergonomics processes. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of benefits administration, leave policies, disability management, and relevant legal regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all aspects of employee leave programs, including but not limited to FMLA, state-mandated leaves, personal leaves, and company-specific leave policies.
• Coordinates, researches and follows up with employees, department management and insurance carriers to facilitate tier 2 level issue resolution.
• Oversees the disability and workers' compensation claim lifecycle by collaborating closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support the return-to-work process.
• Oversees workplace ergonomics to ensure employee safety and comfort.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by reviewing accommodation requests, engaging in the interactive process, and implementing reasonable accommodations.
• Partners with internal legal counsel and external consultants to ensure compliance with leave laws, disability regulations, and ADA requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including People Relations, Legal, Safety, and Finance, to streamline processes, implement best practices, and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Stays informed about industry trends, legislative changes, and emerging best practices related to leave administration, disability management, ADA compliance, and Workers' Compensation.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external vendors, fostering collaboration and communication to streamline processes, resolve issues efficiently, and optimize plan effectiveness.
• Identifies process improvements to provide exceptional experiences for employees.
• Ensures leave programs are current with regards to trends, practices, costs, and competitiveness.
• Participates in special projects, initiatives, and process improvements as assigned by the Benefits Manager and/or Director of Total Rewards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of related experience w/Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, but candidates with proven experience will not be excluded from consideration.
• Strong management/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented; flexible and creative.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and logical reasoning.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of plan provisions.
• Knowledge of benefits theories and principles.
• Knowledge of Delta Dental's policies, procedures, and guidelines is preferred.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $55,000 - $116,900

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards to make you smile! We don't just want to make our customers happy - we want to give our employees a reason to smile, too. Delta Dental's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous paid time off plus 12 holidays and your birthday off!
• Low-cost premium medical insurance options
• 100% paid dental and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) matching and flat contribution
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities, including 16 paid volunteer hours annually
• Employee LiveWell program, focusing on overall employee well-being
• Fertility and diabetes benefits
• Employee discount program: AT&T/Verizon, entertainment, travel, and more!
• Culture of learning: career development and tuition reimbursement
• Career growth: we love promoting from within

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

At Delta Dental, our success is only as strong as the people who execute it! We take enormous pride in being the nation's most recognized and widely-used provider of dental insurance - and we've come this far by living our core values of innovation, excellence, service and trust. Our vision is to motivate and empower every employee so that we're all inspired to take exceptional care of our customers, providers and ourselves. We believe in integrity, accountability, collaboration, and giving every employee equitable opportunity for their voice to be heard and development to be fostered.

If you're excited about the prospect of transforming the future of health care and growing in your career, join our smile revolution!

To see some of the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and to learn more about what our values and culture look like in action, connect with us on social media: Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn.

We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation's largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.

Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender or identity expression, age, disability, marital status, medical status, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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