The Vollrath Co Absence and Leave Adminstrator Sheboygan, WI
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ABOUT VOLLRATH
Founded in 1874 by Jacob Vollrath in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, The Vollrath Company is a privately held, family-owned company now led by its sixth and seventh generations. For more than 150 years, we have advanced the art of hospitality through high-quality commercial cooking and serving equipment, frozen treat equipment, and metal manufacturing solutions. Our family of brands includes Vollrath Foodservice, Vollrath Manufacturing, Stoelting Foodservice, and Pujadas Foodservice.
At Vollrath, people matter. We value and respect all people, believe everyone has something to contribute, and make sustainability a part of how we run our business. Come for the job, stay for the career.
POSITION SUMMARY
As our Absence & Leave Administrator, you will manage the end-to-end administration of employee leave programs, including federal and state leaves such as FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation. You will process absence requests, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws, while giving employees and managers timely guidance and support throughout the leave process. You will also maintain OSHA injury and illness records and coordinate required reporting and posting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Administer and approve employee leave requests, including FMLA, ADA, STD, and LTD, reviewing documentation for accuracy, eligibility, and compliance.
- Maintain complete and accurate leave records, including dates, reasons, supporting documentation, leave balances, and entitlement updates.
- Guide employees through leave procedures and required paperwork, responding to questions in a timely, professional manner.
- Administer workers’ compensation claims, coordinating injury reporting, documentation, claim submissions, medical information, and communication with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and insurance or third-party administrators.
- Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301), and coordinate required reporting and annual posting.
- Review workplace incidents for recordability and reporting requirements, and support audits.
- Coordinate annual hearing testing for the Hearing Conservation Program and schedule physical examinations for the Respiratory Protection Program.
- Stay current on leave laws and regulations, recommend policy and procedure updates, and audit leave records to resolve compliance issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Minimum 2 years of experience in human resources or administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Management preferred.
- Prior OSHA recordkeeping experience preferred.
- Knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to absences and leaves of absence preferred.
- Experience with HRIS systems or other HR software preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
POSITION DETAILS
- Location: Sheboygan, WI
- Department: Human Resources; reports to the Director of Human Resources
- Supervisory responsibilities: None
- Travel: Up to 5% may be required
OUR VALUES
At Vollrath, we Treat All People with Respect, Take Ownership, Empower Action, stay committed to Those Who Count on Us, and value Life Beyond Work.
HOW TO APPLY
Anyone interested in applying for this position may submit their resume on The Vollrath Company’s career page We Make it Easy
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