Hiring: Lead Leave & Disability Specialist Company: Valero Location: San Antonio, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:28:52 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •8 years of advanced experience independently reviewing and determining eligibility for FMLA, STD, and other leave programs required. Required Skills: •Serves as the primary subject matter expert and consultative resource to Human Resources, business leaders, and leave administration teams on complex leave and disability matters, ensuring consistent application of policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. •Leads the review and adjudication of complex leave and disability claims, applying clinical, regulatory, and policy expertise to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant decision-making. •Analyzes medical documentation, functional capacity evaluations, and claim-related information to assess eligibility, determine benefit entitlement, evaluate the appropriateness of recovery and return-to-work timelines, and challenge unsupported or inconsistent medical recommendations through appropriate clinical review and follow-up. •Partners with employees, healthcare providers, HR Business Partners, and operational leaders to address complex employee situations, support business operations, and facilitate successful return-to-work transitions. •Identifies and proactively addresses claim complexities, barriers to recovery, accommodation considerations, and compliance concerns to support positive employee and organizational outcomes. •Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external clinical resources, including independent medical examiners, peer reviewers, and functional capacity evaluators, to support comprehensive claim assessment and timely resolution. •Evaluates claims for potential occupational injury/illness, ADA accommodation, or other intersecting employment considerations and facilitate appropriate referrals and escalation as needed. •Serves as the highest level operational escalation point for complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting cases requiring advanced analysis, stakeholder consultation, and sound judgment. Qualifications: •High School diploma or GED required. •Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required. •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred. •Knowledge of Workers' Compensation coordination, return-to-work processes, and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs preferred. •Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS), PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification preferred. Compensation: •Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!