Human Resources Advisor: Leaves of Absence and Accomodations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Employee Leaves of Absence

• Process all tasks associated with THC’s leave of absence program, including processing requests for PDL, FMLA, CFRA, Military, and personal leaves.
• Engage employees in the interactive process for all leave requests and maintain thorough documentation.
• Process and implement ADA and modified work accommodations.
• Complete State Disability and Paid Family Leave verification requests.
• Edit and enter timekeeping for employees on leave.
• Track and maintain leave of absence log.
• Process leaves related to workers’ compensation.
• Provide training related to Leaves of Absence for THC staff.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Process and implement reasonable accommodation requests.
• Engage employees in the interactive process for all accommodation requests and maintain thorough documentation.
• Track and maintain reasonable accommodation log.
• Provide employees with email communication and address questions as needed.
• Provide training related to Leaves of Absence for THC staff.
• Plan site visits as needed to assess staff needs and accommodation.

Other Duties

• Participate in employee Safety programs.
• Work with THC’s third-party administrator on unemployment claims.
• Assist with processing employee separations and related paperwork as assigned.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of employee events, including health fairs, staff appreciation day, and annual staff meetings.
• Serve as backup in other HR duties as assigned.
• Work in collaboration with the HR team to complete priority projects and address emerging issues.
• Respond to all phone messages, tenant/client requests, staff requests, and emails as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and concerns.
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and participate in meetings as requested.
• Assist employees with the HRIS system and maintain related functions in the HRIS system.
• Assist with the workers’ compensation forms as needed.
• Assist with the leave of absence program, including billing reconciliation.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Degree required. BA/BS degree in a related field preferred.
• Must have 2 years of experience in Human Resources related role.
• Must have working knowledge of various federal, state, and local leaves of absence laws.
• Strong commitment to issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias, and systemic and institutional racism.
• Must be able to understand employment laws and have the ability to apply them in practice.
• Must display good judgment and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have an ability to produce and analyze reports, and write business correspondence.
• Must have an ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, current and prospective employees, clients, and the general public.
• Must have an ability to read, understand, and apply language from contracts, manuals, policies, technical procedures, and instructions.
• Must have demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have experience in conflict resolution.
• Must have demonstrated customer service skills.
• Must read, communicate orally, and write in English.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Must pass all post-contingency offer background checks, reference checks, and TB screening clearances. ^[1]
• Experience working with diverse, low-income, homeless, and/or formerly homeless population preferred.
• Experience working in non-profit or public sector preferred.
• Familiarity with timekeeping/HRIS preferred.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates passion, commitment, and behavior that are consistent with THC’s Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
• Adapts well to change, and remains professional, respectful, and composed at all times.
• Must be mature, honest, dependable, and accountable.
• Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate relationships and boundaries, and communicates with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and external parties in a manner that fosters respect and trust.
• Exercises good judgment in using and/or keeping information regarding clients, co-workers, and THC confidential.
• Works well independently, collaboratively, and as a team member.
• Follows instructions completely and asks for help and/or guidance from supervisors when needed.
• Has good time management skills and is punctual to work, THC meetings, and events.
• Refrains from actions that may result in conflict or may be determined as threatening or violent.
• Takes pride in work and performs all assigned duties diligently, efficiently, and effectively.

[1] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with conviction and arrest records.