Leave Management Specialist

About This Role

The Leave Management Specialist will be responsible for overseeing HR functions, including benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and workers' compensation in a multi-site environment. This role ensures regulatory compliance and provides essential employee support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate open enrollment processes, ensuring effective communication, accurate plan administration, and timely resolution of employee inquiries
• Manage the tracking and compliance of various leave types, including federal, state, and personal leaves
• Facilitate the interactive process for reasonable accommodation requests, maintaining communication with all parties involved
• Oversee workers' compensation case management, collaborating with insurance carriers, employees, and managers to ensure smooth return-to-work transitions
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting for workplace safety requirements in adherence to federal and state regulations
• Administer unemployment claims by providing accurate and timely responses to state agencies and reviewing separation details as needed
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including annual reporting activities and audits
• Partner with HR leadership to identify and implement process improvements across multiple locations
• Support HR compliance efforts by maintaining knowledge of multi-state leave laws and employment regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams to address escalated benefits issues and improve plan administration processes

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in HR roles specializing in benefits administration, leave management, and compliance
• Expertise in multi-state leave laws and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state-specific employment regulations
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Approximately 10 years of experience in HR roles, specializing in benefits administration, leave management, and compliance

Benefits