Key Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, administers Employee leaves of absence (LOA) in accordance with company policy, federal and state regulations, and third-party provider processes. Serves as a key contact for Employees navigating various types of leaves, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave and other local, state and federal regulations. Ensures accurate documentation, timely communication, and efficient coordination with Employees, Leaders, Human Resources, Legal and third party administrators.
Manages end-to-end leave administration processes, including intake, documentation, eligibility determination, case tracking, and return-to-work coordination while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Provides timely and accurate information to Employees and Leaders regarding leave eligibility, required documentation, timelines, and job protection provisions.
Coordinates with third-party administrators to monitor claim status and resolve discrepancies.
Maintains accurate leave records in HR systems and files, ensuring data integrity and compliance with confidentiality standards.
Communicates regularly with Employees on LOA to provide updates, request additional documentation, and implement return-to-work planning.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 1–2 years of administrative or HR experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and employment laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with HRIS systems is a plus
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 1-2 years of administrative or HR experience
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and employment laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with HRIS systems
What We Do
Different from most large firms, Kaeppel Consulting offers customized solutions to meet your needs without all the overhead. We have applied our lean tools to our self and designed a “Just-in-Time” supply model. We have access to all levels of consultants within many industries and will provide you with just the right talent needed for just the right amount of time. We are a privately held, veteran-owned, services firm dedicated and concentrated in Staffing, Training and Consulting with competencies in Lean, Six Sigma, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management and IT Services. Our experience comes from companies such as GE, USAA, Federal Express, IBM, Dell and other fortune 100 companies. We focus on helping our customers achieve sustainable and measurable improvements through the application of these competencies in several key practice areas, including Information Technology disciplines, Innovation and Strategic Planning, Capability Maturity Planning and Management, Portfolio Planning and Management, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation and Business Integration. We offer tailored Staff Augmentation services, customized Training Programs, and results-oriented Consulting Services. We recognize our clients are unique in their cultures, goals and needs. Therefore, all our services are designed and tailored to uniquely meet each customer’s needs. We operate with our core values of putting People First, speaking with Honesty, demonstrating Integrity, providing world-class Service, and ensuring Excellence in all we do. We operate with a mindset that puts our clients' needs before our own and works ourselves out of your business by conducting knowledge transfer and coaching our clients in our methods as we deliver on our promises. This ensures we are leaving a client in a better position of capabilities than before we arrived.
