HR Leave Specialist -Contract

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Leave Specialist to join a collaborative HR team in a hybrid contract role supporting a variety of U.S. leave programs. The role offers a mix of independent case management and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, making it a strong opportunity to expand your leave and absence management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental/maternity, military, personal, and unpaid leaves.
• Manage employee and manager leave inquiries, HR Shared Services tickets, and the Leave Management mailbox.
• Coordinate leave cases, including documentation, status tracking, return-to-work information, and system updates.
• Partner with third-party leave/disability vendors, HR, Payroll, and managers to resolve case questions and missing information.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records in HRIS, timekeeping, and case management systems.
• Support ADA accommodation documentation and escalate complex or compliance-sensitive cases when needed.
• Assist with leave reporting, audits, process documentation, SOPs, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on leave/absence management or related HR administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental, and personal leave.
• Experience managing leave cases in a high-volume environment, including coordinating with third-party leave/disability vendors and using HRIS/leave management systems.

Pay

$26-$27 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 1st shift

Benefits

• Medical/dental coverage
• Weekly pay

Location: Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)
Type of Job: 3-month Contract