LOA Specialist : Human Resources - Remote CA

Key functions include: 

• Administer leave programs: Administer leaves of absence such as FMLA, CFRA, ADA, personal leave, etc. 
• Ensure compliance: Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local leave laws, as well as company policies. Includes daily leave management, such as returns, new leaves, update, etc. 
• Employee and leader support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and leaders regarding leave eligibility, process, and documentation. Responds to HR inquiries in timely manner. Facilitate positive employee experience with leave process. Provides recommendations for employee and leader resources available through HR.
• Case management: Track leave cases, maintain accurate records, and update HRIS systems. Communicate with employees and leaders regarding non-complaint or closed leaves.
• Vendor coordination: Collaborate with third-party administrators to process requests.
• Training and guidance: Educate managers and employees on leave policies and procedures.
• Reporting: Process reports to ensure accuracy of leaves and payments requested, such as PTO Report, Payroll Physician Services TK reporting, etc. Generate reports on leave trends, usage, and compliance for HR leadership.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including FMLA, CFRA, ADA and state and local laws.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with equivalent work experience 

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. 

• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus. 

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and other relevant statutes. 

License Required: N/A 

License Preferred: N/A 

Certifications Required: N/A

Certifications Preferred: N/A 

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.