Chantel Dabonka
@chanteldabonka
Human Resources professional specializing in leave management, disability accommodations, and employee relations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Human Resources professional with extensive experience in leave administration, disability management, and employee relations across large, multi-site organizations.
I have managed end-to-end FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, and state-specific leave programs for thousands of employees, partnered with HR, Payroll, and Legal, and maintained audit-ready documentation and compliance.
I have led teams, developed training for managers, and implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times, increased satisfaction, and improved operational efficiency across healthcare and corporate settings.
I bring a compassionate, results-driven approach to complex employee situations, a track record of measurable outcomes, and the technical proficiency to scale leave and accommodation programs effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Counselor
Rolling Hills Hospital
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Partnered with the Business Office Director and CFO to verify patient benefits and counsel on costs, improving admissions accuracy to 98% and increasing upfront collections by 35%.
HR Generalist
ChanceLight Education Corporate
Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Provided strategic coaching and streamlined leave and workers' compensation processes, achieving a 90% conflict resolution rate and reducing claim processing time by 40%.
RTW Accommodations Specialist
Tesla, Inc.
Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 (6 months)
Spearheaded escalated disability and accommodation cases, optimizing processing time by 30% and reducing time-to-return by 25% through proactive coordination across units.
Leave of Absence Specialist
Wellpath
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
Managed 120+ RTW and accommodation cases, delivering a 95% satisfaction rating and ensuring timely, compliant resolutions aligned with ADA and FMLA.
Supported a 24/7 operation managing 1,300+ cases and maintained 98% compliance with FMLA and ADA, increasing case resolution rates by 25%.
Leave of Absence Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health
Oct 2010 - Oct 2020 (10 years)
Directed LOA case management across 18 hospitals and 40,000+ employees, reducing turnaround time by 50% and improving program efficiency by 37% via a new absence management implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.
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Location
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