Results-driven leave management professtional with expertise in FMLA and absence tracking. Proven track record in training, mentoring, and achieving quality scores. Skilled in systematic problem resolution and fostering collaboration, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement and employee development.
Customer Service Specialist
March 2018 to June 2019
Statutory Paid Leave Specialist
June 2019 to October 2019
Integrated Paid Leave Specialist
October 2019 to September 2022
Senior Integrated Paid Leave Specialist
September 2022 to Current
· Complete processing of new leave and completions of a daily assigned list to maintain turn around times.
· Complex call escalation and resolution.
· Perform as a service matter expert for specific processing for employers with paid leave and administration of federal, state, and corporate specific leaves.
· Created specific training programs to transition new hires to be proficient paid leave specialists across all paid leave teams. Training programs included review of assigned products, application, and mentoring to ensure specialists could transition successfully to the role. (PFL org as a whole.)
· Performed as dedicated trainer for the Costco Paid leave team. This included creating a training regimen and schedule for upskills including both corporate leave and NY PFL for Costco.
· Act as a manager back up, handling complex files, calls, and payments to mitigate escalated situations.
· Encourage a one team mindset to ensure the best customer service from the team.
· Identified areas for letter and process improvements.
· Leading team upskills and reviews for more complex processing topics.
· Committed to file quality as shown with maintaining a 100% quality scores on sign offs since January 2024.
· Regularly partner with other organizations to look for opertunities for team improvement in quality.