Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist

Looking for a work culture that values hard work, service, and having a good time? Look no further than Casey's! Our commitment to treating people the way they want to be treated is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other, while staying true to our roots. Join Casey's as a Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist and help us build a better future!

The Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist is responsible for leave and accommodations education and training, third-party vendor management, and project coordination. In addition, this position serves as a liaison between the third-party administrator and Casey's in the administration of federal, state, and local leave regulations for assigned business areas. They ensure that company leaves are properly administered by third party administrator. The Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist is also responsible for managing and engaging in the interactive process for all ADA and workplace accommodation requests for all company team members in their assigned business areas. Assigned areas: DC, Drivers, Service, SSC

As a Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist, you will also:

• Assist in developing and maintaining a strong relationship with Casey's third-party administrator. Hold them accountable to Performance Guarantees outlined in the contract. Review and analyze quarterly reporting and implement proactive strategies to improve team member and leader experience and reduce incident rates and lost workdays.

• Partner with internal teams to develop leave and accommodations education and training. Serve as subject matter expert for creation and maintenance of compliant online training content, conduct formal training sessions with leadership, write and send company-wide communications, and attend meetings with various leaders and HR Business Partners.

• Ensure Casey's Leave & Accommodations Standard Operating Procedures are up to date. Work with the team and third-party administrator to identify opportunities for process enhancements and assists the team to execute on these efficiencies. This may include taking a lead role on project execution.

• Serve as the point of contact for leave of absence (LOA) inquiries. Provide guidance and education to peers, team members, leaders and HR on complex aspects of return-to-work accommodations and case management processes. Includes managing leaves & accommodations concurrently with worker's compensation, when applicable.

• Respond to third-party administrator regarding LOA and accommodation inquiries. Protect health related information as required under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and complies with GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act).

• Manage ADA and workplace accommodation requests, which may include the collection, review and maintenance of documentation not handled by the company's third-party administrator.

• Consult with leaders and/or appropriate business units in determination of reasonable accommodations as determined by the interactive process. Prepare and complete appropriate documentation of accommodation implementation or undue hardship. Monitor ongoing accommodations to ensure accommodations are effective.

• Work with the Risk and Legal Departments on workers compensation accommodations, such as offering suitable work, position changes and/or ordering special equipment for the team member.

• Respond to ADA and Workplace Accommodations requests to third party administrator regarding accommodation implementation and work with leaders in implementation of necessary reasonable accommodations.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.

• Opportunities to use cutting edge technologies and enterprise wide collaboration to enable our strategy and drive world class service.

• The right balance between work and life, to do your best work and enjoy those important personal moments. Ask about our options for workplace flexibility that may be available.

• We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, employee stock purchase program, charitable giving programs, parental leave, AND an onsite Child Development Center.

• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, volunteer time, and an onsite cafeteria

• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcomed!

• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved, and accessible!

What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming, and is here for good!

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