TRTanya Rubick
@tanyarubick
Experienced Leave of Absence Specialist with a focus on compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished HR professional with over 10 years of specialized expertise in leave management, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and workers’ compensation. My experience includes managing over 200 leave cases annually with a remarkable 98% accuracy rate. I pride myself on my empathetic communication style and my ability to collaborate effectively across functions, ensuring compliance in multi-state environments.
Currently, I serve as a Leave of Absence Specialist at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., where I manage all leave of absence programs and have successfully reduced payroll errors by 30% through diligent auditing and process improvements. My commitment to enhancing employee satisfaction is evident in my efforts to improve return-to-work satisfaction scores by 25% through better transition coordination. I am also skilled in using various HR systems, including Workday, Kronos, and UKG, to streamline processes and ensure accurate documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leave of Absence Specialist
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Processed leave requests from initiation to return-to-work, verifying documentation and eligibility. Managed all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Reduced payroll errors by 30% and improved return-to-work satisfaction by 25% through enhanced coordination and process improvements.
Leave & Benefits Administrator
Gundersen Lutheran Health
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed benefits and payroll leave transactions, including hour reporting and leave tracking, ensuring full compliance. Handled FMLA, personal leave, workers’ compensation, and disability cases, calculating leave duration and verifying eligibility. Coordinated with payroll for accurate pay processing and provided clear communication regarding leave entitlements.
Human Resources Manager / Generalist
Ball Corporation
Jan 2008 - Dec 2018 (10 years 11 months)
Aligned HR policies across sister plants and implemented best practices, developing and leading recruitment strategies and compliance-focused interview protocols. Analyzed performance data to design workforce training and development plans, ensuring full compliance in HR procedures. Maintained accurate timekeeping using Kronos and streamlined onboarding by enhancing candidate and internal communic
Education
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Western Technical College
Associate of Applied Science, Human Resources Management
Actively pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Human Resources Management. This program focuses on developing core competencies in HR principles and practices, preparing for professional roles in human resources administration.
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