Employee Operations (LOA, Worker's Comp, Immigration) Specialist

JOB TITLE

Hyundai America Techincal Center Inc, (HATCI) is looking for an HR professional who specializes in Employee Leave, Compliance & Immigration. The HR Operations specialist is responsible for administering employee leave, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, and employment-based immigration processes. This position independently manages employee cases, coordinates with internal and external partners, maintains accurate and confidential documentation, and provides employees and leaders with clear guidance throughout each process.

The ideal candidate has hands-on HR experience managing sensitive and complex employee matters, strong case management and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple cases, deadlines, and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leave of Absence & FMLA

• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military, and other applicable leave programs.
• Manage leave cases from initial notification through return to work, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation.
• Review leave requests and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate next steps.
• Track leave usage, certifications, extensions, return-to-work documentation, and required deadlines.
• Partner with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators to coordinate leave-related matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and support consistent application of company policies and applicable requirements.

ADA & Workplace Accommodations

• Partner with employees, managers, HR, and other stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate accommodations.
• Obtain, review, and maintain required accommodation documentation.
• Monitor approved accommodations and coordinate modifications when appropriate.
• Identify situations in which accommodations, leave, and return-to-work processes overlap and coordinate accordingly.

Workers’ Compensation

• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through case resolution.
• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees, managers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other partners.
• Monitor claim status, work restrictions, lost time, transitional work, and return-to-work activity.
• Maintain accurate and timely workers’ compensation records and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support appropriate return-to-work arrangements.
• Identify and coordinate cases involving overlapping workers’ compensation, leave, and accommodation considerations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and confidential employee, medical, and immigration records.
• Track and report key metrics related to leave, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and immigration cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, case management, and employee communication.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, forms, employee resources, and process documentation.
• Educate employees and managers on applicable HR processes and responsibilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Legal, and other teams as needed.
• Support HR compliance reviews and audits.
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following areas: leave administration, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, or employment-based immigration.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related employment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Strong case management, organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS or case-management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience working with third-party leave or workers’ compensation administrators.
• Experience partnering with immigration counsel on L-1 or other employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. locations or states.
• Experience developing HR procedures, SOPs, reports, or compliance tracking tools.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

OTHER DETAILS

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.