US Absence Management Specialist
Apply NowCompany: BorgWarner Inc
Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Description:
About Us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
BorgWarner is actively seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to join their staff as their new Absence Management Specialist. In this role, the Absence Management Specialist will be responsible for US absence management, including time off, leaves of absence (including FMLA, ADA, statutory leaves), emerging and existing local sick time requirements adherence. This position works closely with external vendors, internal payroll, HRIS, employees and business unit HR contacts.
The Absence Management Specialist supports the Benefits Team to drive forward strategy and administration of leaves and time off. It will be a hybrid subject matter expert (70%)/administrative role (30%).
Key Responsibilities:
Absence Management:
Absence Administration:
What we are looking for:
Competencies:
Functional and Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Process Management: Good at figuring out the process necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
Organizational Agility: Knowledgeable about how organizations/locations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. This role will require self-motivation and critical thinking skills, as well as an expertise in Absence Management
What we believe
Safety
This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship
BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com
Salary Range:
$78,800 - $108,350
Internal Use Only: Salary
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Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
BorgWarner is actively seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to join their staff as their new Absence Management Specialist. In this role, the Absence Management Specialist will be responsible for US absence management, including time off, leaves of absence (including FMLA, ADA, statutory leaves), emerging and existing local sick time requirements adherence. This position works closely with external vendors, internal payroll, HRIS, employees and business unit HR contacts.
The Absence Management Specialist supports the Benefits Team to drive forward strategy and administration of leaves and time off. It will be a hybrid subject matter expert (70%)/administrative role (30%).
Key Responsibilities:
Absence Management:
- Establish and adhere to an absence management strategy to simplify and fine tune the existing program, which includes leaves, disability (short- and long-term), time off, and sick time
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners, and third-party leave administrators to ensure a seamless leave process.
- Conduct market checks and full RFPs, when necessary
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) by consulting, advising, administering, and providing training to HR, employees, and those in need of accommodations, FMLA leave, disability, and time off
- Collaborate with legal counsel to address complex cases.
- Update and/or develop leave policies and ensure policies are appropriately followed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and time off laws
- Determine areas of opportunity for process improvements and streamlining
- Create user guides and checklists
- Create and deliver training and communication materials to educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures.
- Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Absence Administration:
- Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
- Partner with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave-related pay, benefits, and state reimbursements.
- Data entry of continuous leaves into Workday
- Audit leaves of absence reporting from vendors
- Review time and attendance systems (Kronos/UKG) to confirm work dates
- Intervene in file issues between vendors
- Work with HR, payroll, and other departments to ensure smooth leave administration and payments. Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices
- Serves trained on and serves as an occasional back-up for benefits administration
- Helps Benefits Team with open enrollment activities
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 5-7 years of experience working with leaves, disability, and/or absence management, preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with benefits vendors
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Sense of urgency, attention to detail and accuracy, well organized and able to prioritize
- Ability to analyze data, perform mathematical calculations in verifying rates and budgets
- Strong communication and writing skills; ability to prepare written summaries in PowerPoint to present to management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HRIS systems, Workday preferred
- Must be comfortable working independently and making decisions
- Possess critical thinking skills and must be a problem-solver
- Ability to remain open to change and new information and ideas and adapt as necessary
Competencies:
Functional and Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Process Management: Good at figuring out the process necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
Organizational Agility: Knowledgeable about how organizations/locations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. This role will require self-motivation and critical thinking skills, as well as an expertise in Absence Management
What we believe
- Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
- Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
- Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
- Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
- Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.
Safety
This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship
BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com
Salary Range:
$78,800 - $108,350
Internal Use Only: Salary
Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.