Leave Management Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for HR Generalist, Leaders and Third Party Administrator throughout a TM’s leave cycle
• Provide clear communication regarding benefits, pay continuation and other required actions
• Coordinate supplemental leave pay and ensure accuracy with the Payroll Team
• Partner with payroll to resolve any pay discrepancies and ensure accurate team member compensation
• Validate leave-related pay calculations, including caregiver and childbirth recovery leaves
• Maintain accurate leave records within Workday
• Audit leave statuses, RTW dates and payroll integrations
• Create and support standardized processes and documentation to reduce compliance risk
• Partner with third-party leave administrator to ensure accuracy
• Monitor vendor service level and communication effectiveness
• Escalate delayed or inaccurate leave cases to ensure timely resolution
• Carefully coordinate RTW with HR, Leaders and team members to facilitate a smooth transition back to work
• Coordinate ADA interactive process with legal and HR when necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR is highly preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in leave administration or HR Operations
• Experience with Workday, or similar HRIS and leave management software
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to navigate sensitive team member situations with empathy and professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex legal requirements with empathy and clarity

Benefits

At MITER Brands, we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off
• Health & Wellness benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and telemedicine services
• Financial protection with company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Additional benefits like accident insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), annual wellness clinic, and team member discount program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program

Pay

Pay Range: $69,000 - $85,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

Schedule

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