Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Senior Leave and Disability Administrator is a subject matter expert in medical leaves, worker’s compensation, and STD/LTD benefit programs at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to manage leave and disability programs and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
Key Duties
Acts as a subject matter expert in leave and benefit programs.
With minimal direction from leadership, exercises considerable judgement to oversee employee medical leaves, worker’s compensation, and STD/LTD benefit programs, with a focus on compliance and leave reduction.
Coordinates information with external service providers, including leave and disability vendor, crew medical support vendor, medical practitioners, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and attorneys.
Processes leave and disability quality assurance-related transactions and prepares related written correspondence.
Applies deep knowledge in state and federal regulations to administer disability accommodations.
Initiates the interactive process of accommodation, researches reasonable accommodation options, makes recommendations and coordinates final accommodation, and prepares the companys written response.
Analyzes essential job functions and maintains all mandatory job analysis documentation.
Manages the modified duty program, with a focus on return from leave and reducing time loss.
Authorizes and coordinates company medical exams and administers internal fit for duty exam procedures in coordination with the legal department and labor relations.
Performs quality assurance audits, including vendor audits and station audits, and maintains related compliance documentation.
Maintains multiple databases and develops related reports (e.g., job analyses, disability accommodations, STD/LTD, medical leaves, fraud cases, etc.).
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
4 years of experience in leave, worker’s compensation, a disability discipline or related area.
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to think and write analytically.
Strong negotiating skills and the ability to resolve conflict.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records while meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures, including collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), as well as web-based vendor systems and PeopleSoft HRIS.
Must be dependable and self-motivated, with a willingness to continue one’s professional development.
A positive and professional demeanor, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge of relevant regulations, including worker’s compensation, leaves, and disability.
Strong presentation and training skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g., PHR, ARM or workers compensation).
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$81,000 -- $121,400 / year
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/11/2024
Location Seattle
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-12003
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
