HR/Leave of Absence Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated HR/Leave of Absence Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is essential in managing employee leave processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting employee well-being through accurate and timely administration of leave programs. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of employment and labor law, HR systems, and benefits administration, contributing to a compliant and supportive workplace environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by facilitating smooth leave management workflows and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Duties

• Administer various types of employee leaves, including FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), workers' compensation, and other statutory or company-specific leave programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to leave policies and HR legal standards.
• Utilize HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) such as Workday, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, Lawson, or Ceridian to process leave requests, track case statuses, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure proper payroll management during employee absences and coordinate benefits administration related to leaves.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding leave policies, documentation requirements, and return-to-work procedures.
• Collect data for regulatory reporting and analyze leave trends to support HR planning initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy standards.
• Support onboarding processes by providing employee orientation on leave policies and procedures.
• Assist in training HR staff or managers on leave management systems such as Dayforce or Salesforce integrations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending process enhancements for efficiency and compliance.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of FMLA, workers' compensation laws, employment & labor law, HR legal compliance, and HR systems support.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms including Workday, ADP, Paylocity, SuccessFactors, Lawson, Ceridian, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and payroll management processes.
• Experience with benefits administration and health insurance knowledge.
• Excellent data analysis skills for reporting purposes and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements related to leave management.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of training & development practices related to HR policies.

This role is integral to fostering a compliant, supportive work environment where employees feel valued and informed. We invite qualified candidates who are proactive problem-solvers with a passion for human resources excellence to apply today.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with multi-state leave of absence administration?

Experience:

• FMLA administration : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $52,000