At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,300 stores. We operate five retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

National Vision is currently looking for a Leave and Disability Specialist to join our growing team!

The role administers the company's Leave of Absence/FMLA and Disability absence programs in accordance with all federal and multi-state government regulations; including FMLA and ADA in order to mitigate potential risk to the organization.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Interprets and administers all aspects of the company’s leave of absence (LOA) programs in accordance with all federal and applicable state employment laws, including FMLA and ADA.
• Independently determines associate’s leave of absence eligibility under federal and state regulations (e.g. approvals, denials, extensions and return to work transitions) based on relevant medical information.
• Counsels associates on leave policies, practices and procedures.
• Conducts thorough case management on active leave of absences, including intermittent leaves and accommodation requests.
• Guides management on adherence of the employment laws that protect associates with serious health conditions or qualifying reasons.
• Directs and advises the Disability Assistant on administrative tasks to ensure all LOA/FMLA notifications are provided within the legal requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between the associate and the disability carrier.
• Thoroughly documents leave of absence cases within NVI’s systems such as UKG (HRIS system) and Presagia (LOA case management system) to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Partners with management to ensure absences and return-to-work transitions are managed according to organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensures ADA accommodation requests are reviewed, investigated and resolved in accordance with ADA/FMLA guidelines.
• Thoroughly documents leave of absence cases within NVI’s systems such as Ultipro (HRIS system) and Presagia (LOA case management system) to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Collaborates with Employee Relations and Legal department to ensure the associate’s rights are protected under the law.
• Partners with Unemployment Coordinator in the gathering of information for unemployment claims when necessary.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years related experience and/or training (Required)
• thorough knowledge of FMLA, LOA, and ADA regulations (Required)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Required

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• DMEC Certification (Preferred)

Additional Skills

• MS Office skills including presentation/powerpoint, Spreadsheet, and Word Required
• Leave Management Software/Case Management Software Preferred
• Respects Confidentiality: Able to maintain confidentiality and have a high level of discretion. Required
• Organizational Skills: Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals. Required
• Problem Solving: Able to identify alternative solutions to a problem and select the best option. Required
• Problem Solving: Able to identify alternative solutions to a problem and select the best option. Required
• Oral and Written Communication: Effectively conveys information and ideas in concise and meaningful exchanges through written and verbal communication. Required
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to interpret concerns and is able to work with a wide range of associates, teams, supervisors, and senior managers. Required
• Attention to Detail: Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and/or other work. Required

Taking Care of our People

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.