LOA Specialist

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote

Department: HR Shared Services and Operations

Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week, 10am - 2pm EST, Monday - Friday 

Salary range: $28.72 - $40.03 per hour

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Leave of Absence (LOA) team, monitoring and reviewing work/progress to ensure adherence to established deadlines.
• Communicate with associates to clarify the policy, eligibility criteria, and other program elements, providing exceptional customer service to ensure achievement of Service Level Agreement objectives.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional team members to resolve employee issues in a thorough and timely manner.
• Support change management for program and plan improvements and make recommendations that lead to enhanced plan delivery.
• Review and resolve escalated issues, serve as subject matter expert and mentor staff.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of experience OR 2 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification and 1 year of experience can be used in lieu of education, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Strong eye for detail with a proven track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset and a passion for cross-functional collaboration.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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