Leave Management Specialist

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

As Leave Management Specialist you will be a subject matter expert on all types of leaves of absence, including FMLA, state and local leave laws, company leave policies, and ADAAA regulations and processes. You are responsible for the understanding of the full end to end leave process and coordination of benefits under company policies, including, but not limited to, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), State Leave Laws, Military (USERRA), Workers Compensation (WC), Company leave policies, and coordinating the Interactive Process for Accommodation requests under the ADAAA. You will also be responsible for assisting with pay-related leave questions and escalations.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee administration by the third-party leave administrator (“TPA”) of employee leaves of absence (under federal and state laws and Solenis policies, including but not limited to: FMLA, ADA, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Parental and Military) and coordinate with TPA as needed
• Leave & Disability Management: Manage the full spectrum of LOA and accommodation requests (FMLA, state/local, military, parental, ADA). Advise employees and management on eligibility, compliance, and coverage.
• Partner with HRBPs and Benefits team members to help with questions, escalations, and coordination of leave benefits
• Perform leave administration activities to include but not limited to: preparing employee correspondence, document review and analysis, file updates and maintenance, data entry, and document management
• Communicate with and serve as liaison between Solenis, and relevant third parties for LOA related matters
• Collaborate with the internal business partners (e.g., workplace accommodations, employee relations, workers compensation, benefits, & legal teams) regarding LOA matters as needed
• Respond to leave process and policy questions
• Return-to-Work: Support and manage the administration of return-to-work processes, ensuring smooth transitions for both employees and management.
• Collaborate with the TPA to effectively document internal conversations, communications, system and process changes with clarity, completeness, and specificity
• Assist in establishing/enhancing process automation and efficiency improvements
• Produces and manages reporting metrics and analytics for all leave cases and presents reports as requested.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience in a team-based environment in human resources, payroll and/or benefits administration
• Leave management experience preferred
• Experience in Workday preferred
• Functional knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, STD, LTD, state leave laws and procedures
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Proven ability to quickly and accurately input, review, organize, and analyze data
• Sound Critical thinking, problem solving and negotiating skills with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of HR issues.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with internal contacts at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]