Salary Range: $31.28 - $42.69 / hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

Position Overview:

Administers the Leaves of Absence (LOA) function for Community Memorial Health System.  Tracks and determines eligibility for all job protected leaves including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADAA, Worker’s Compensation and USERRA. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Processes and manages all leaves of absence in compliance with CMHS policies, state and federal regulations.
2. Handles the leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA/CFRA/PDL-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed.
3. Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules.
4. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
5. Provides advice, training and consults with managers and employees on documents, processes, State programs, and legal requirements for leaves of absence, return to work options and the interactive process.  
6. Troubleshoots problems, gathers information and creates documentation to assist Human Resources management and/or attorney in making decisions regarding LOA cases.
7. Assists HR leadership in interactive process meetings with employees and managers to determine accommodation possibilities.  
8. Work with managers to determine department needs and conduct the “undue hardship” analysis. 
9. Notifies payroll and the Benefits Administrator of leaves of absence changes as applicable, to process State wage replacement programs, benefit deductions and COBRA documentation.
10. Responsible for researching, make recommendations and implementing all Leaves of Absence policies and procedures, to ensure that these comply with all Federal and State laws.
11. Maintains employee leave file with documentation of correspondences and required documents.
12. Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files
13. Assist in completing leave benefit documentation for employees (SDI, LTD, Supplemental insurance, etc.).
14. Assist Employee Health with the processing Worker’s Compensation leaves of absence.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, specific to Leave of Absence administration
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, Worker’s Compensation and USERRA
• General knowledge of State and Federal labor laws, including FLSA and FEHA

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Certification in Human Resources

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”