Benefits & Leave Specialist

Benefits & Leave Specialist

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Benefits & Leave Specialist who is confident managing the full leave lifecycle while providing strong employee support and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full leave of absence process from start to finish
• Meet with employees face-to-face to explain leave policies, procedures, and expectations
• Review, approve, and deny leave requests in accordance with company policies and regulations
• Evaluate and administer ADA accommodations and related documentation
• Manage leave extensions and enforce applicable policies
• Cook up return-to-work processes, including communication with employees and leadership
• Support workers’ compensation cases as needed
• Maintain accurate records and complete required data entry in HR systems
• Provide a high level of service and communication throughout the leave process

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Benefits & Leave Specialist or in a similar HR role
• Strong knowledge of leave administration, ADA, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing end-to-end leave processes independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with employees
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with HR systems (UKG or similar preferred; training provided)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Proactive, dependable, and confident working as a Benefits & Leave Specialist