Sr. Benefits Specialist

Lucid Motors

5500

Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Posted on: 2022-11-02

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Leave Specialist will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols

At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The Role

Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave; apply for disability benefits.

Oversees the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes facilitating employees with the gathering and completing of all required paperwork necessary for our insurance company and third-party administrator to determine leave eligibility and disability benefits, designate leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.

Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees, their managers and HR during leave within reason.

Advises managers, HR and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers’ compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other leave(s).

Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.

Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.

Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Provides Employment Legal with complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests to determine legal requirements and provide guidance to HR and management.

Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.

Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.

Performs other benefits-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Customer service orientation e.g., big picture mindset, empathetic, asking the right questions, ownership & responsibility, handling difficult customers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently is preferred.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.

3-5 years of leave management or related human resource experience.

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

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in shared office space.

Must work on site; traditional hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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