Human Resource Specialist

EPAM is committed to providing our global team of 36,700+ EPAMers with inspiring careers from day one. EPAMers lead with passion and honesty and think creatively. Our people are the source of our success and we value collaboration, try to always understand our customers’ business, and strive for the highest standards of excellence. In today’s new market conditions, we continue to support operations for hundreds of clients around the world remotely, with the vast majority of our teams working from home. No matter where you are located, you’ll join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.


Description
The Senior People Ops Specialist (LOA Specialist) is a SME around the coordination and administration of the US leaves of absence and ADA programs. This team member will be responsible for supporting, monitoring and facilitating claims, report generation, vendor management, and communication with employees, HR Partners, and managers.
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#LI-DNPWhat You’ll Do

• Responsible for the administration of all aspects related to leaves of absence to ensure compliance with federal / state laws and regulations
• Serve as a point of contact for employees on questions related to leaves of absence; responds to inquiries and directs employees on where to file claims
• Main point of contact for 3rd party vendor relationship related to leaves of absence and disability programs (Lincoln)
• Coordinate internal EPAM systems, including the internal company vacation application, HRIS management system, payroll system & external vendors to ensure accurate recordkeeping and payment to employees
• Maintain accurate reporting of all types of leaves of absence, including personal or unprotected leaves of absence
• Coordinate benefits contributions due and manages payback if applicable
• Education to employees and HR Partners on relevant laws and processes
• Coordinate the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Process

What You Have

• Company policies and procedures including leaves of absence, disability, accommodation, paid time off, compensation programs
• Company software and information systems including payroll, internal company vacation and HRIS management systems
• Federal and state legislation (i.e. FLMA, ADA, state PFML programs, etc.)
• Company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• Basic software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
• Advanced Excel skills to include V Lookups and pivot tables
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• HR or Benefits certification preferred

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• REQ #: 200960193