Leave of Absence Specialist

$67,000 - $143,800/Yr

University of California - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Leave of Absence Specialist at UCSF is responsible for managing leave administration for employees, providing consultation and assistance regarding leave cases, and applying knowledge of job-protected leaves. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of leave management practices and university policies, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations within UCSF. The specialist will operate under the direction of the Leave of Absence Manager and will be involved in various assignments and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage leave administration for employees at UCSF.
• Provide consultation and assistance regarding leave cases.
• Analyze situations and data to develop recommendations for employee leave cases.
• Work with diverse populations including Health and Campus staff, Academics, and Faculty.
• Tailor recommendations based on unique circumstances of leave cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a leaves of absence administration role.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures, and state and federal leave laws (FML, PDL, CFRA, KinCare).
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits and leave management functions.
• Demonstrated strong writing, speaking, and group presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with protected health information (PHI).
• Ability to work on-site in San Francisco when required.

Nice-to-haves

• SPHR/PHR Certification
• Knowledge of UC policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements related to benefits and leave of absence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), OLPPS, PeopleSoft, HBS timekeeping, and HR Umbrella.
• Knowledge of Lincoln Financial Group disability plans, state disability, and/or workers' compensation temporary disability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $67,000 - $143,800 based on experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.