Leave of Absence Specialist

Location: This is a full-time hourly (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC.

Position Purpose: Daily administration of all types of employee leaves of absence.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for daily administration of all types of employee leaves of absence and providing customer service to these employees and their management.

• Prepare and review reports to verify data accuracy and make corrections as necessary. Maintains employee records, electronic logs, and analyzes reports and makes decisions based on the analysis.

• Develop communication tools to assist employees with understanding of company leave of absence processes.

• Consults and assists Employee Relations with ADA reasonable accommodations.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

• Required Education: Associate's

• Degree Equivalency: 2 years of job related work experience

• Required Work Experience: 3 years of Human Resources Experience.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Good judgment skills. Attention to detail. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar skills. Effective organizational and customer service skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software.

• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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