20h ago
Senior Leave of Absence Specialist
United States
โจ $85k-$115k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remote
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll manage complex employee leave cases across multiple federal and state regulations as a primary point of contact. You'll act as a trusted subject matter expert guiding clients and internal teams through FMLA, CFRA, and disability leaves. This role combines regulatory expertise with operational excellence in a fully remote, client-facing environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle leave administration for a portfolio of clients.
- Intake and evaluate leave requests, making recommendations for HR approval.
- Coordinate with benefits and payroll teams for accurate pay and benefit continuation.
- Serve as escalation support for complex or sensitive leave cases.
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in leave of absence administration.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL).
- Experience serving as a mentor or escalation point for leave specialists.
- Proficiency with HRIS and leave management systems.
โจ Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
- HR or leave certifications (PHR, SPHR, CLMS).
- Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Fully remote work environment.
- ๐ Career growth within specialized HR operations.
- ๐ ๏ธ Modern HRIS and leave management technologies.
- ๐ Process improvement and automation initiatives.
- ๐ Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Offerยท 30 min
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