LOA Administrator (Finance)
Manages employee leave request process ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Coordinates and communicates the organization's leave of absence policy to relevant employees. Replies to inquiries regarding leave of absence accurately and timely. Process transactions within HRIS systems for both LOA and day-to-day activities.
Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a salary exempt position
Processes and tracks leave request to ensure compliance with state, federal, and company regulations and policies.
Maintains accurate records of request , approval, denials, and supporting documentation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Process tractions within HRIS system for day-to-day activities, such as promotions, transfers, etc.
Assist employees and supervisors in completing the required leave of absence paperwork and reviews documents for accuracy and compliance.
Assist with day-to-day HR entries in HRIS systems as directed by manager.
Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues, e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.
Travel: May require travel to facilities as needed for training.
Technical Experience: 2-3 years' experience in human resources, thorough understanding of Human Resources policies and laws. Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
Industry Experience: Manufacturing experience in human resources.
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education : None
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