Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

The Role

The Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist will administer all employee leave of absence requests across our multi-state employee base in the US, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and encouraging best practices to provide end-to-end leave administration.

You will join our HR Shared Services Team, report to the HR Shared Services Manager, and work alongside the Benefits, HR & People teams, Finance, and Payroll to build and support our leave programs.

We are open to remote, onsite, or hybrid working arrangements - you choose to work where you are most effective.

A typical day will involve

Administration of Time Off and LOA requests and programs in a matrix/multi-state environment which includes administration of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Military, Parental Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Bereavement etc.
Ensuring the compliance of Time Off and LOA requests and programs with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Monitoring and implementing all legal and regulatory changes; analysing, reviewing, updating and/or developing company leave policies and related forms, documents, or communications where required.
Collaborating with our third-party LOA vendor to determine the appropriate course of action and application of our leave policies.
Handling long-term and complex leaves.
Working with the payroll team to determine employee pay while on leave taking into consideration state and STD payments.
Educating our our teams on leave policies, procedures, and federal and state requirements, and helping our employees understand the benefits offered and their eligibility requirements.
Ensuring accurate leave information is updated in our HR system.
Providing exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

What Skills And Experience You Bring To The Role

3+ years of relevant Leave Administration experience.
Knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs such as ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, Medicare, etc.
The ability to collaborate, and develop partnerships with vendors, managers, and employees.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and sound judgment, and to protect· employee medical information per HIPAA regulations.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (V-Look Up, Pivot Tables)..

About Us

We help our clients navigate their clinical development and commercialization journey by connecting the best scientific knowledge, market intelligence, actionable data, technology, communication, and creative execution.

With a global presence and multiple career paths, the career possibilities are expanding at Inizio. We're a growing global team of 11,700 - a $1.5bn revenue business working with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses, and we have exciting growth plans. Whoever and wherever you are, we'll empower you with the autonomy you need to experiment, learn, and grow. We'll make sure that you feel valued, supported and, of course, because we're helping our clients to transform healthcare and improve millions of lives you can feel pride in your work at Inizio.

Package And Benefits

20 days PTO + 10 personal/sick days
Company bonus plan
Generous retirement plan
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover
HSA (Health Savings Account)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$55,000—$65,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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