Analyst/Sr. Analyst, Absence Management - Expeditor (Dallas, TX, US)

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)   
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 60589 

Intro

 

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

 

Why you'll love this job

 

This position will provide support and expertise within the Absence Management team by leading companywide initiatives and projects related to FMLA, attendance policies, leaves of absence, state/municipal leave policies and lost time practices. This individual will not only support the Absence Management team, but collaborate throughout the organization including with Operations, Finance, People team, Legal and Labor.  

 

What you'll do

 

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. 

 

• Understanding the applicable attendance policies as well as FMLA regulations
• Monitoring team members attendance records and ensuring that attendance policies are being administered appropriately (discussions and documentation)
• Ensuring that any pending FMLA or Medical Leave cases have been adjudicated prior to progression under the attendance policy 
• Ensuring that all activities are completed for team members who are being progressed through the attendance process
• Coordinating pre-termination meeting activities with Team Member Relations, Workers Compensation, Labor, Legal, Business Units and local leadership to ensure timely progression
• Identifying deficiencies in complying with our policies and/or FMLA and ensuring that they are addressed prior the team member being subjected to discipline or termination

 

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience directly relevant to the job’s duties 
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and company medical leaves.
• 3 years of experience in FMLA case management

 

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• DMEC FMLA Medical Certification Process Microcredential Certificate

 

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication including presentation skills
• Ability to lead and influence 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Skilled in the ability to analyze problems objectively
• Ability to exceed performance expectations
• Ability to have reliable and predictable attendance

 

What you'll get

 

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:  

 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. 
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.  
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. 
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. 
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

 

Feel Free to be yourself at American

 

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

 

Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 60589 

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