Job Details

Come to work for a company you can be proud to work for...and enjoy fantastic, comprehensive benefits.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $65,000 to $85,000 annual salary with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Leave Administrator

Responsible for managing and administering employee leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and company policies. Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers throughout the leave and accommodation process, ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic service. Facilitates the interactive process for ADA accommodations and maintains detailed records to ensure compliance and confidentiality.

Essential Duties

• Administer all types of employee leaves (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, workers' compensation, etc.), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Serve as the subject matter expert on leave programs, advising employees, managers, and HR partners on eligibility, documentation, and process requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate the ADA interactive process, working with employees, managers, and healthcare providers to identify and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records, track leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates, and produce reports as needed.
• Responsible for communicating proactively with employees and managers regarding leave approvals, denials, extensions, and return-to-work requirements.
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure accurate pay continuation, benefits deductions, and system access changes during leaves.
• Responsible for staying current on federal, state, and local leave and accommodation regulations, recommending process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Administers training for supervisors and leadership on leave and accommodation requirements as needed.
• Partner in audits and compliance reviews related to leave administration and accommodations.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Coursework in business, human resources or legal preferred.
• PHR, SHRRM-CP or other HR professional certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• 2 years of experience in leave administration, benefits, or HR generalist roles with direct responsibility for leave and accommodation processes.
• Extensive understanding of FMLA, ADA, CFRA, HIPAA, PWFA, and other relevant federal and state leave laws. Experience with the ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodation practices is required.
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS and leave management systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies.
• Experience working in a multi-state environment.

Company Profile

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability.

Tri Counties Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional service for individuals and businesses throughout California with more than 75 locations, advanced mobile and online banking, and access to approximately 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

As California's Local Bank, Tri Counties Bank prioritizes serving clients with local bankers and local decision-making, backed by corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteerism and investments. Recognized by various publications as among the Top Workplaces and Best Banks, Tri Counties Bank recruits and retains diverse and talented team members.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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