Leave of Absence Administrator

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

QuidelOrtho is seeking a Leave of Absence Administrator to support our People & Culture team. The Leave of Absence Administrator is responsible for administering all Leaves of Absence for the U.S. and Canada, including short-term and long-term disability, individual state paid family leave, discretionary leave, and personal leave. This position also works closely with the Health Services team on worker's compensation and public health emergency cases. The Leave of Absence Administrator provides excellent customer service to the organization and its employees. This position can be remote within the Rochester, NY area with occasional in-person team meetings.

This position is remote eligible but will be working East Coast hours.

• Responsible for the administration and support tasks related to the leave of absence and disability programs for the U.S. and Canada, including working with 3rd party leave administrators to process claims or requests, partnering with Health Services on disability cases, and keeping HR Business Partners and employee managers informed of status.

• Serves as primary contact for leave of absence administration, including advising managers and employees on company leave policies and procedure, interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers' compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's leave programs, including training for managers.

• Creates and maintains accurate and compliant leave of absence tracking and recordkeeping, along with reporting.

• Ensures payroll team is informed of all ongoing leaves by verifying payroll reports on leaves prior to each payroll run for both the U.S. and Canada.

• Helps to maintain the benefits inbox, responding to leave of absence related inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and escalating correspondence when necessary and appropriate.

• Serves as escalated point of contact for HR Business Partner team for employee related leaves of absence.

• Keeps manager apprised of unique or problematic situations on an ongoing and timely basis.

• Processes all documentation associated with parental leaves and responds to routine employee inquiries regarding such leaves.

• Completes a variety of administrative duties to include maintaining departmental statistics, completion of certification and state paid requests from carriers, and billing/collecting benefit payments from employees on leave.

• Reviews the leave process/policies and recommends changes as necessary.

• Stays current with changing regulations and current trends in leaves, with a focus on state leaves and public health emergency.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.

• Minimum of three years of experience in leave of absence.

• Must have a strong knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California and New York leave and disability/family leave pay, other state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as plan documents, certificates of coverage.

• Attention to detail is essential; must be able to organize, prioritize, and multi-task.

• Good organizational, diplomacy, and customer service skills. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personalities. Strong interpersonal skills are a necessity.

• Strong computer skills required, including word processing, database and spreadsheet experience (i.e., MS Office).

• Ability to handle a high volume of work.

• Must be very well organized, accurate, thorough and monitor work for quality.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Workday experience.

Internal Partners:

• Interacts with all levels of employees. Works closely with payroll and health services teams, along with P&C Business Partners.

• Facilitates team interaction and communicates with department team leaders and supervisor.

External Partners:

• Third-party leaves administrator.

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $85,000. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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