Position Summary:

Plan, direct, and coordinate new hires and leave programs for the company.

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees administration of the FMLA, Fit for Duty and Disability Programs;

• Receives and reviews requests for FMLA and disability leave.

• Determines employee eligibility for various leave and designates appropriate leave status.

• Requests and obtains completed certification and recertification forms.

• Provides required notices designating leave as FMLA, notifying employees of the status of group benefit coverage, their other rights and obligations, and requirements for return to work.

• Receives requests for other types of disability-related leave, including leave requested as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. Ensures all applicable leave laws are considered and applied, and coordinates with paid time off and other leave and insurance programs.

• Reviews and recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Maintains databases and performs other tasks to ensure the accuracy of FMLA and personal leave records and files.

• Coordinates communication between employees and supervisors during the leave and fit for duty process.

• Answers questions from employees and managers on FMLA leave, Fit for Duty and disability leave.

• Coordinates the return-to-work process for FMLA/disability leaves of absence and Fit for duty.

• Make contact with employee to ask detailed information about non-work related injuries, illnesses and/or safety concern that need addressed.

• Provide Fit for Duty paperwork to employee for completion by a medical provider.

• Ensures confidentiality of employee medical and leave records.

• Maintains new hire orientation program.

• Hire, train and oversee new hire representatives at remote locations

• Schedules new hire orientations

• Ensures appropriate paperwork is completed accurately once submitted to Human Resources Department

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Human Resources or Business preferred
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a HR generalist position

Skills and Specifications

• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
• Able to work alone or in a team on a broad variety of projects.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze new techniques, methods, and procedures

BENEFITS:

Kokosing Industrial offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.



Kokosing  is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.