Senior Leave of Absence Analyst

Office of Human Resources

Annual Salary Range: $104,308 - $139,079

Non-exempt / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst to oversee and administer the State Bar’s leave of absence program in accordance with all relevant State and Federal laws; advise managers, supervisors, and employees, on leave and disability matters; and monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving leave management requirements.

The Senior Human Resources Analyst must be an analytical problem-solver who can effectively interpret and assimilate legislation and policies into sound guidance on complex disability and leave management issues. The incumbent will function as an "expert" in leave management and disability to State Bar Offices and other Human Resources team members. Competitive candidates will possess strong working knowledge of current disability and leave laws and best practices including but not limited to: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Military Leave, Workers' Compensation, and Reasonable Accommodations.

An incumbent in the Senior Human Resources Analyst role will be expected to perform specialized and/or complex duties in a highly independent manner.  In addition to overseeing the leave administration process and serving as the State Bar’s workers’ compensation administrator, the Senior Human Resources Analyst may also assist with reasonable accommodations and other employee relation matters as assigned.

This position can be based in either our San Francisco or Los Angeles offices and may require periodic travel between the offices.

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Oversees and administers all leaves of absence for the State Bar, consistent with State and Federal laws, memoranda of understanding, and other applicable sources of authority. 
• Consults with employees and organizational managers and supervisors to provide guidance and expertise on leave and disability management cases.
• Reviews employee leave and disability accommodation requests and makes determinations regarding eligibility.
• Conducts, reviews, and analyzes all leave management cases; must possess strong ability to create and maintain effective reporting procedures for disability and leave management issues.
• Develops and implements new disability/leave management programs, procedures, guidelines, forms, and educational training materials; conducts special studies and prepares reports related to a variety of Human Resources program activities. 
• Serves as the liaison with the Payroll and Benefits teams to coordinate leave pay.
• Conducts the good faith ADA Interactive Process with employees and documents this process; effectively shepherds the process through resolution, including proper documentation and effective communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Secures cooperation of supervisors and managers in accepting and effecting sound personnel management practices.
• Serves in a staff capacity for a variety of formal and informal task forces; researches legal aspects of leave and disability management issues; prepares reports, correspondence, and educational and statistical materials.
• Serves as the State Bar’s workers’ compensation administrator; reviews and monitors all workers’ compensation claims to ensure compliance; liaises with employees, management, and workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employment Standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply personnel laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; and to analyze, update, and improve related policies and procedures.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work under pressure and address conflict effectively. 
• Knowledge and skill to operate modern office equipment, including computers software applications, and internet-based tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel. 
• Ability to analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and apply abstract concepts and principles; and to learn new skills, concepts, and techniques in public personnel administration
• Ability to stay current on developments and best practices in public personnel administration.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to plan and coordinate various projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public and/or third party businesses. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Ability to speak effectively in public settings to large groups. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple leave cases and respond to new requests promptly.
• Highly collaborative working style with a strong team orientation
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience and knowledge dealing with employee leave laws; disability laws; employee relations and benefits administration techniques.

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