Benefits- Leave of Absence Specialist

Benefits- Leave of Absence SpecialistLocation : Wilmington, MassachusettsJob ID2405264Benefits- LOA Specialist is a member of the Total Rewards team working under the general direction of the Strategic Benefits Manager North America.

The LOA Specialist is responsible for overseeing and administering leave of absence and ADA programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

Responsibilities : Administers and supports leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, personal leave, short- and long-term disability and other types of absences.

Serve as the primary point of contact for field locations regarding leave-related inquiriesFacilitates the interactive process and consults with various partners to provide guidance on reasonable workplace accommodation requests, including other appropriate alternatives.

Review ADA documentation for accuracy and completeness.Effectively document reasonable accommodation requests and resolutions.

Support coordination of the return to work, accommodations, and transitional work assignment program in partnership with Risk Management.

Maintains records of ADA accommodation requests.Reviews and analyzes program utilization.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws, ensuring compliance at all times.

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address complex leave cases and reasonable accommodation requests.Support the development and implementation of improvements to the LOA and accommodation processes.

QualificationsRequirements : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required)Minimum of 2 years of experience in LOA administration, with a focus on ADA and FMLA compliance.

In-depth knowledge of ADA, FMLA, state leave laws, and other applicable regulations.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Travel as necessaryBenefits & Perks : 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.

S., Canada, and Europe.We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s Best Companies to Sell For list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s Platinum 400 Best Big Companies list.

As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination lawsUniFirst is an equal employment / affirmative action employer.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.

com or call to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and / or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application.

Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.UniFirst is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.

com orcall 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and / or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application.

Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.