Leave Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for leave programs and policies, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other applicable laws.
• Manage end-to-end leave cases, including initiation, eligibility determination, documentation review, approval/denial, and return-to-work coordination.
• Administer short-term disability, manage timecards for employees on leave, and oversee benefits adjustments and invoicing to ensure accurate payroll processing, and benefit administration.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and case management systems; ensure confidentiality of medical and personal information.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with employees, managers, and HR partners to provide updates and guidance throughout the leave process.
• Collaborate with benefits team to integrate leave with disability and workers' compensation programs.
• Generate reports and metrics related to leave utilization and compliance.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local leave regulations and recommend process improvements.
• Manage termination processes for employees in compliance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Train supervisors on leave policies and procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate discussions comfortably with groups of employees and leaders.
• Effectively manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, standards, or regulations.
• Absorb and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.