Bilingual Absence

**LOCATION**:

- 95 Browns Line, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
- **CAREER AREA**:

- Human Resources
- **JOB TYPE**:

- Full time
- **PAY**:

- Base compensation between 64,710.00 - 79,090.00 Annual
- **JOB ID**:

- #R60435

**This is a one-year contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic HR team.**

**Responsibilities**:
- Administer and track employee leaves of absence for all leave programs:
- Maintain employee leave of absence files- Respond to requests for all types of leaves or workplace accommodations (medical, maternity/paternity, personal, compassionate, workers compensation and other applicable federal leaves)- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting or currently on leave. Provide clear guidance on policies, eligibility, required documentation and timelines. Liaise with third-party disability case managers and insurance carriers to ensure timely and accurate claim processing and safe return to work and/or workplace accommodation.- Facilitate the Return to Work (RTW) process by working closely with the employee, external claims managers, and internal stakeholders.- Educate managers and employees on leave policies, procedures and legislative requirements.- Manage workers compensation and CNESST cases, ensuring forms are completed and filed in a timely manner. Track lost time and assist in safe return to work planning and workplace accommodations.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the health and safety teams to investigate workplace accidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.- Monitor, track and report on all leaves. Create dashboards to help guide decision making.- Maintain accurate records in HRIS and applicable tracking systems- Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance for all leave programs- Maintain master sheet record of leave of absences- Other duties as assigned:
- Assist with translation of written materials between English and French- Partner closely with HRBPs to:
- Coordinate WCB objections (e.g. further investigating the incident, gather materials/information and submit initial objections for WCB cases)- Gather further information and materials to prepare for WCB hearings (if it reaches this point)- Serve as a member of Health and Safey Committee- Maintain Occupational Health Data as required by statute and internal Company policies & guidelines

**Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health & Safety or related field OR equivalent experience- 2-3 years of experience in leave administration and worker’s compensation management- Strong understanding of employment legislation and benefits administration practices- Familiarity with disability vendors, workers compensation boards and insurance carriers- Strong communication and organizational skills with a high level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.- Bilingual in English and French

**Work**Environment**:Flexible Workplace (role can be Hybrid or Remote)