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.