Leave of Absence Administrator

We are looking for a Leave of Absence Administrator to support a high-quality employee leave experience in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee leave administration from intake through return-to-work coordination while ensuring consistent compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and a compassionate communication style when assisting employees and partnering with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full lifecycle of employee leave cases, including eligibility review, documentation tracking, approvals, status updates, and return-to-work coordination. • Administer a range of leave programs such as statutory leaves, disability-related absences, parental time off, and personal leave in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. • Work closely with human resources, payroll, and benefits partners to ensure pay handling, benefit continuation, and employee status changes are processed accurately. • Maintain complete and audit-ready records for each case, ensuring documentation is current, confidential, and aligned with federal, state, and local leave regulations. • Guide employees and managers through the leave process with clear, timely, and empathetic communication from initial request through reintegration planning. • Monitor deadlines, certifications, and case milestones to support timely decisions and a smooth employee experience. • Review leave practices regularly and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and service quality. • Support leave-related process updates and operational changes as needed, including coordination tied to evolving workflows or systems. • Experience administering employee leave programs, disability claims, or related benefits processes in a corporate HR or benefits environment. • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws, with the ability to apply regulations accurately in day-to-day case management. • Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially. • Effective communication skills with a detail-oriented and empathetic approach to employee support. • Ability to collaborate across HR, payroll, benefits, and management teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth case administration. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases, deadlines, and documentation requirements. • Background in quality assurance, manual testing, or automation tools such as Selenium is a plus. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.