Centene Corporation

Compensation

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Supports employees and managers throughout the leave process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • ** The Absence Management Specialist position is fully remote. Candidates will be considered nationally. *** Responsibilities: • Collaborate with disability vendors to administer and manage leave programs, including sick leave, vacation, disability, and FMLA. • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company-specific regulations such as FMLA, ADA, and other labor laws. Stay current on legislative updates and apply them effectively. • Review, approve, and process leave requests while maintaining accurate records in HR systems. • Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, providing clear guidance on leave policies, procedures, and case status updates. • Interpret and explain state laws, federal guidelines, and company policies in both verbal and written formats to ensure clarity and compliance. • Partner with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to facilitate smooth transitions for employees returning from leave. • Advise employees and management on leave entitlements and best practices, acting as a trusted resource for policy interpretation. • Identify and address errors or misguidance from case managers, escalating concerns to vendors for resolution. • Analyze reports, system data, and company policies to identify trends and recommend improvements. • Protect sensitive employee information in compliance with privacy and regulatory standards. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Leave Management, Disability Studies, Benefits, or related field or equivalent experience required. 1+ years of human resources experience. 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, leave management, disability programs, or benefits administration required. Basic knowledge of absence management related concepts and practices, including FMLA and ADAAA compliance. Experience in HRIS systems, particularly related to HRMS, disability and payroll systems preferred. Exposure to Workday preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act