Leave Specialist

Job Summary

To support a growing HR Operations team, the full-time remote Leave Specialist will manage employee leave programs, make eligibility determinations, and ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws.

Key responsibilities

• Make eligibility determinations and approval decisions for employee leave and accommodation requests
• Administer employee leave of absence programs and serve as the primary point of contact for leave-related inquiries
• Analyze leave utilization trends and maintain accurate documentation in HRIS or leave management systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and leave laws
• Experience independently managing complex leave cases without reliance on third-party administrators
• Familiarity with leave case management systems and HRIS platforms