Coordinator, People Accommodations and Leave Support

Posted 11 Hours Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
52K-73K Annually
Junior
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
Support the administration of leave of absences ensuring compliance with laws and company policies, conducting audits, and improving processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do:
Responsible for supporting the administration of the leave of absences in accordance with company policies and compliance with federal and state laws. Partners with vendors, management, and employee relations representative to evaluate and research issues regarding leave of absences. Leads the general accommodation process.
How You'll Do It

  • Audits leave records to ensure accuracy. Resolves payroll inquiries and ensures leave of absence components of employee pay is accurate. Enters paid time off into Workday and ensuring time is properly reflected in timekeeping systems. Coordinates return from leaves with security and employee relations teams.
  • Partners with vendors, management, and employee relations to evaluate and research issues regarding leave of absence issues.
  • Partners with vendors and Payroll to ensure state disability and military leave offset processes are seamless. Ensures Workday status are accurate and worker's compensation time is entered appropriately. Maintains exception requests for manual checks with Payroll. Monitors family care leaves.
  • Assists with the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and Company standards. Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports their implementation.


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years Human Resources or related


Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

  • Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  • Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
  • Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.


Bonus Points If You Have

  • Bachelors Human Resources, Business Administration and Management
  • 4+ years Human Resources or related
  • CEBS
  • SHRM


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-07-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $51,600.00 to $72,640.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant's qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

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Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Discover is one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. We’re a direct banking and payment services company built on a legacy of innovation and customer service. We support, challenge and inspire employees to continually develop their skills, advance their career and help grow our business.

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