At Atria, we believe our employees deserve the opportunity to flourish at work and in life. Through Flourish at Atria, our comprehensive benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays & PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement (US-based communities), professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification

To us, flourishing means more than having a job. It means having access to resources and opportunities that support you as a whole person. Join Atria and discover a career where you can make a difference while building a future of your own.

The Leave Specialist handles all aspects of employee leave of absence (LOA) administration for all Atria employees, including eligibility determination, tracking, and communication with employees and communities regarding all types of leave (e.g., FMLA, ADA, general leave, and any other type of leave). This individual processes, audits and monitors all disability claims, including short and long term disability, as well as all state disability plans.

• Maintain working knowledge of all regulatory and legal standards. Understand and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), HIPAA privacy Laws, state disability guidelines, and any other relevant LOAs.
  Analyze FMLA requests in conjunction with Legal and other HR professionals to determine eligibility and certification in compliance with Company policies along with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Conduct follow-up contact periodically on open claims.
• Accurately audit the disability and leave of absence benefit programs and immediately bring concerns or unique circumstances to the attention of the department leadership.
• Follow up with employees regarding disability and other paid leave benefits in a timely manner as part of the leave process. Accurately document all employee communication and correspondence regarding disability claims.
• Communicate proactively with department managers regarding employee leaves and expected return dates.
• Track and monitor all types of leave and accommodations and ensure appropriate application of PTO and other paid leave programs to ensure compliance with Company policies.
• Establish regular contact with the disability carrier and advise claimants and other appropriate HR staff of claim processing issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all benefit plans and assist with enrollments and benefits administration as requested.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Assist with Ad Hoc benefits and HR projects and reporting.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  
• Two (2) or more years of HR generalist or benefits administration experience required; leave of absence management experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong customer service, detail orientation, multi-tasking, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.