The Associate Health & Leave Specialist is responsible for administering health, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This position serves as a trusted resource for associates and leadership, coordinating leave requests, managing case documentation, supporting occupational health initiatives, facilitating return-to-work processes, and providing guidance on leave-related policies and procedures. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering accurate, confidential, and employee-focused support.
Competencies
Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Workers' Compensation and EEO laws and ability to interpret and apply consistently
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Collaborate effectively with team members while also excelling in independent work environments
Demonstrates strong ownership of responsibilities by proactively following up on and completing
tasks and projects
Consistently maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to analyze complex situations and apply problem solving skills to resolve issues
Independently gathers and analyzes information from multiple sources, using sound judgment and integrity to make informed decisions and deliver responses that align with established policies and procedures
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with Associates at various levels in a team environment
Comfortable working with executive level leadership
Must be accurate and detail oriented
Consistently meets commitments by demonstrating initiative, proactively learning new skills, and driving tasks and projects to successful completion
Possesses good organizational and planning skills, can multi-task and prioritize effectively
Able to document and execute against short- and long-term plans to achieve objectives
High level of comfort developing and delivering training presentations to all levels of Associates
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency with HR systems (Preferred)
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Must be flexible to work different hours as needed by the department/business
Qualifications (experience may include a combination of work experience and/or education)
0-1 years of experience in HR Leave Management or Medical Assisting
Experience in Workers' Compensation (Preferred)
Experience with external vendors or TPAs (Preferred)
Experience in Occupational Health setting (Preferred)
Education
High School Diploma or GED
2- or 4-year degree in related medical field or Human Resources field (Preferred)
Certification/License
First Aid and CPR Certified (Preferred)
SHRM CP or SHRM SCP (Preferred)
Language
English (written and verbal)
Bilingual in Spanish/English (written and verbal) - Preferred
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
