Leave Administrator

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We’ve been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years.  Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

The Leave Administrator will manage and administer companywide leave programs, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability, statutory leave, miliary, personal, and other leaves.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

BENEFITS:

• Day 1 Benefits available\: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.  


• Get paid early. Get paid fast.


• 401(k) with annual company match.


• Paid holidays, Responsible Off (RTO), college tuition reimbursement, and more! 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES\:

• Manage and administer all types of leaves companywide.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation across our divisions in all states.


• Monitor and analyze leave trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.


• Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.


• Evaluate, understand, and implement changes to FMLA and leave regulations, ensuring the organization's compliance.   Make any necessary adjustments to policies or procedures based on industry trends and changes in federal or state laws.


• Functions as the subject matter expert for all leave programs. Provide ongoing training and education to HR teams on FMLA leave policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.


• Partner with external vendors who administer FMLA leave.


• Ensure accurate and timely handling of all leave requests in our Human Capital Management System.


• Collaborate with various departments including labor relations and legal to ensure seamless leave administration and compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.


• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers throughout the leave process to facilitate a smooth and timely return to work.  


• Handle complex questions/situations and provide guidance and training to the HR teams to ensure understanding.


• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork\: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.


• Coordinate the leave-related payments and benefits with payroll team.


• Monitor benefit eligibility while teammates are on an extended leave of absence and ensure payment received from teammates for their benefits.


• Identify trends and make recommendations for continuous process improvements in the administration of all leaves.


• Lead special projects relating to benefits and/or leave programs.


• Engage in other duties as needed that support our values.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.


• 3 or more years related experience is required.


• Extensive knowledge of FMLA, and other federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.


• Solid understanding of benefits and the impacts to leave administration.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.


• Workday knowledge preferred.


• Ability to work independently and resolve complex situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office Environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.