Absence Management Analyst

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Summary The Absence Management Analyst administers employee leave programs and benefits in compliance with federal, state, and jurisdictional requirements, including FMLA, short-term disability, and other applicable leave programs. This role serves as a key resource for employees and internal stakeholders, evaluates documentation and leave eligibility, monitors critical dates and benefit entitlements, and maintains accurate records across leave tracking and HR systems. The analyst applies sound judgment, protects confidential employee information, communicates determinations and requirements clearly, and supports projects that advance departmental and organizational objectives.

Manages MPC leaves of absence benefits and responsible for all administrative aspects to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws governing FMLA and Leaves of Absence in addition to various state and jurisdictional leave of absence requirements. Serves as point of contact for internal stakeholders to identify and provide appropriate leaves of absence benefits. Implements benefit policies through oversight of critical dates, timelines, required documentation and quota balances, and ensures all vested parties are informed of related employee information and impact. Maintains employee’s privacy and confidentiality regarding personal information and adheres to ethical, legal, and various jurisdictional regulatory standards. Responsible for ensuring that adequate, objective medical documentation has been provided to determine proper designation for leaves of absence. Maintains accurate system records and data for timely documentation via the leave tracking and HR systems. Supports related projects or assignments that support department’s strategic objectives and goals in addition to analyzing data and identifying patterns and trends   Education and Experience Bachelors' degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field. Two (2) years of relevant experience with various leaves of absence to include FMLA, STD, LTD, and other leave programs and benefits management required.

Accountability – Take ownership of actions and behaviors. Demonstrate care and awareness to protect employees, the environment, and assets from injury and harmful incidents. Display appropriate emotions and remain levelheaded under pressure. Be open and receptive to feedback. Adaptability – Authentic Communicator – Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue. Building Trust – Fostering a work environment that encourages people to act with integrity and treat each other and their ideas with respect; creating and protecting a high-trust environment by setting an example, advocating for others in the face of challenges, removing barriers to trust, and rewarding others for demonstrating behaviors that cultivate trust. Inclusive, equitable. Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s undefined Critical Thinking – Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; using data analysis to draw conclusions; using judgment in choosing a course of action; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences. Intellectually curious. Customer Service – A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers and clients, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs. Developing Partnerships - The