Leave Coordinator

About the role

The Position: The Leave Coordinator is responsible for supporting the administration of employee leave of absence programs and providing high-quality service to employees and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and third-party administrator regarding leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-mandated leaves, military leave, and company-specific leave policies and programs.
• Provide high-quality customer service by responding to employee inquiries related to leave eligibility, documentation requirements, benefit continuation, and return-to-work processes.
• Cook up leave administration with internal partners and third-party administrators to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant case management.
• Support employees throughout the leave claim process, including claim submission, status monitoring, and updates through third-party administrator resources and tools.
• Create and maintain accurate leave records and reports.
• Ensure Human Capital Management and timekeeping systems are updated.
• Ensure data integrity and timely updates through regular claim audits.
• Partner with payroll and benefit teams to ensure accurate pay and benefit deductions during leave, including unpaid leave scenarios and benefit premium processing.
• Monitor multiple leave cases simultaneously, prioritize work effectively, and meet required deadlines and service-level expectations.
• Provide secondary support to the benefits team on recurring administrative projects, data maintenance, compliance activities, employee communications, and other team initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in HR, leave administration, benefits administration, payroll, or a related employee services role. Experience administering employee leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, state leave programs) preferred.
• Skills: Working knowledge of leave of absence regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws. Understanding of payroll systems, processes, and benefit deductions. Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally. Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities. Attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive employee data and legal documentation. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information. Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and legal documents and apply them consistently. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, on-site HR practitioners and external agencies. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, regulations, and business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retail retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $47,401 - $88,708 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

None.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

Why Work For Us?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you. Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.