Certified Leave Management Specialist

Job Summary

To support a growing team, the full-time remote Absence Management Specialist will analyze claims for medical support, manage ongoing adjustments, and provide counseling on leave policies and processes, including short-term disability and FMLA.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze assigned claims to determine medical support for leave and disability benefits
• Provide counseling to employees and managers on leave policies and coordinate the leave process
• Review medical documentation and communicate with relevant parties regarding claims and return-to-work processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in HR or business preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)
• 2 years of leave management processing or disability claims management experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of short-term disability claims management and leave management procedures
• Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation required within 12 months of hire
• Strong medical knowledge and understanding of federal and state leave laws