Temporary, Leave of Absence Manager at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.


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Job Description:

• Manage and triage the Leave of Absence and Accommodations inboxes maintaining a 24-hour response time, composing responses, directing intake call setups, and evaluating risk to involve leadership as needed.


• Manage and administer all leave requests, paid or unpaid, including FMLA, personal leave, accommodations, and other statutory leaves with support from the Leave Specialist.


• Manage the full lifecycle of all requests for reasonable accommodations including intake calls, the interactive process, communication with team members and leadership, and maintaining communication once an accommodation is implemented


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations including oversight of the FMLA certification process.


• Provide guidance and support to the Leave Specialist, team members, leaders and HR team regarding leave policies and procedures.


• Support initial escalations associated with urgent or complex leave and accommodation matters, partnering closely with team members, their leaders, HR, and legal/risk as needed.


• Oversee and maintain the accurate and up-to-date input and management of leave and accommodation case records in Workday and/or other case management tools


• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate leave payments and deductions.


• Communicate with team members on leave to provide updates and support during the full leave lifecycle, including the return-to-work process.


• Manage worker's compensation claims, reporting, and requests with assistance from the Leave Specialist.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field


• 5 years of direct specialized experience with leave of absence, FMLA and accommodations


• 3+ years' experience in a multistate environment including but not limited to California, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, and/or Connecticut; candidates with exposure to international processes, especially in the UK, are highly encouraged to apply


• 2-3 years managing leave and accommodations including management or supervision of 1 or more direct reports


• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local leave laws and regulations.


• Strong communication via email, messaging and phone. Detail orientated and willing to ask questions.


• Knowledge of Workday highly preferred, or proficiency in another HRIS / Case Management system


• Candidates with experience administering leave for a self-insured employer and experience in professional services are encouraged to apply.