[Remote] Absence Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hard Rock International is committed to the health and well-being of its team members. The Leave of Absence Analyst is responsible for the administration and improvement of leave and paid time off programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing the Team Member experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers all oversees all Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation, sick leave, holiday, and other time-off programs, including accruals, balances, carryover provisions, payouts, and policy compliance
• Administers all leave of absence programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, Personal Leave, Military Leave, Workers’ Compensation Leave, Parental Leave, and other state and company-sponsored leave programs
• Partners with HRIS to maintain leave and PTO plan configurations, payroll, and timekeeping systems and collaborates with system administrators to implement enhancements and process improvements
• Conducts regular audits of leave cases, PTO balances, system transactions, and Team Member records to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational accuracy
• Analyzes leave and PTO utilization trends, identifies risks and opportunities, and develops recommendations to improve program effectiveness, Team Member experience, and organizational efficiency
• Develops, maintains, and distributes reports, dashboards, metrics, and analyses related to absenteeism, leave utilization, PTO liabilities, compliance, and workforce planning
• Provides guidance, training, and support to Team Members, managers, Human Resources, and Payroll regarding leave policies, PTO programs, accommodations, and regulatory requirements
• Serves as the escalation point for complex leave, accommodation, and PTO issues requiring advanced analysis, problem resolution, and decision-making
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping and maintains strict confidentiality of medical, payroll, and Team Member information in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy requirements
• Supports internal and external audits, compliance reviews, policy updates, and strategic initiatives related to absence management and paid time off programs
• Identifies and implements process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices to strengthen leave administration, PTO management, compliance, and reporting capabilities

Skills

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience administering leave of absence programs, PTO plans, benefits, Human Resources operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing complex leave cases and accommodations within a large, multi-location organization required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators, HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems required
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable state and local leave laws
• High level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Experience auditing leave and PTO programs, analyzing workforce data, and producing management reports strongly preferred

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