Leave Specialist

ERMCO-ECI

Leave Specialist managing leave of absence and job accommodation processes for ERMCO. Collaborating with HR and employees to ensure compliance and effective communication regarding leaves.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primary point of contact for employees on leave-related matters.
Partner with UNUM to process and update leave cases; participate in bi-weekly vendor calls.
Create and maintain leave cases in the UKG Leave module.
Communicate procedures, timelines, and pay/benefit impacts clearly to employees and leaders.
Manage all phases of FMLA (continuous and intermittent).
Coordinate STD/LTD claims with carriers and align outcomes with leave status and payroll.
Manage HSA/FSA payment processes during unpaid leave or upon return.
Administer state leave programs, military/USERRA, bereavement, jury duty, personal leaves, and company-specific leave programs.
Ensure accurate UKG time and attendance coding (LOA, intermittent hours) and reconcile with payroll for paid/unpaid status, arrears, offsets, and PTO.
Coordinate loan payments/repayments with Principal.
Oversee transitions from STD to LTD to COBRA/Direct Bill.
Participate in the ADA interactive process with HR Site Leaders and Safety, including essential job function review, restrictions, accommodations, and follow-up.
Support return-to-work planning, work restrictions, and transitional duty.
Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and HR Site Leaders to ensure aligned processes.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws; recommend updates as needed.
Work with Legal/HR Compliance on escalated or complex cases.
Support audits by maintaining accurate, complete case documentation.
Identify trends (e.g., high intermittent leave in specific areas) and propose improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field and 2–3 years of leave/accommodation experience OR 3+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing or large hourly workforce preferred).
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state leave laws, and STD/LTD programs.
Experience with intermittent leave, return-to-work processes, and accommodations in multi-shift settings.
Proficiency with UKG timekeeping systems and case management tools; strong Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and ability to manage high volumes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to resolve issues, use sound judgment, and escalate appropriately.
Ability to manage high case volumes.
Minimal travel (10-15%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with bonus eligibility.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

FMLAADAUSERRASTD ProgramsLTD ProgramsIntermittent Leave ManagementReturn-to-Work ProcessesCase Management ToolsExcel ProficiencyTimekeeping Systems

Soft Skills

OrganizationConfidentialityJudgmentIssue ResolutionCommunication