Overview

Position Title: FMLA HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Company: City Of Fort Lauderdale

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Job Description:

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Guides managers and employees on the FMLA process;
  • Provides employees with appropriate FMLA forms and information;
  • Receives and reviews FMLA leave requests;
  • Works with employees to ensure all relevant medical documentation is completed and submitted for timely review;
  • Assists with processing completed physician certifications or re-certifications and return to work;
  • Monitors open FMLA leave cases; tracks the use of FMLA leave;
  • Maintains contact with employees on leave and coordinates employee return to work with the employee’s department;
  • Maintains FMLA-related documentation in employees’ confidential files in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and Employee Privacy guidelines;
  • Generates reports as required;
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field
  • One (1) to three (3) years of FMLA claims administration.  Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws related to human resources, FMLA, and medical benefits.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and employee interactions.
  • Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
  • Five (5) years or more of FMLA claims administration is strongly preferred.