Leave Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Leave Administration
• Administer all employee leave requests including:
• FMLA
• ADA accommodation leave
• Workers’ compensation leave coordination
• Pregnancy-related leave
• State/local protected leave programs
• Bereavement leave (as applicable)
• Review leave requests for completeness and eligibility.
• Provide required notices, forms, and employee communications within required legal timelines.
• Track certification deadlines, recertifications, return-to-work dates, and intermittent leave usage.
• Cook with employees and healthcare providers regarding required documentation.
• Manage leave extensions, denials, and return-to-work processes.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience administering employee leaves of absence.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• FMLA
• ADA
• PWFA
• Workers’ compensation coordination
• USERRA
• State leave laws
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred if applicable).
• Strong documentation, organization, and case management skills.
• Able to manage sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Excellent communication and employee relations skills.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.
• Preferred Qualifications
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CLMS, or related certification preferred.
• Experience in multi-state employer environment.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators.
• Healthcare, EMS, or regulated workforce experience preferred.