HR Leave Coordinator
Salas O'Brien
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Coordinate and manage leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, disability, and company leave policies.
- Serve as a point of contact for team members and managers regarding leave processes and requirements.
- Handle intake, documentation, approvals, and communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Maintain and update leave administration systems and ensure accurate tracking of all leave cases.
- Calculate supplemental pay in coordination with short-term disability and state programs; collaborate with Payroll to ensure accuracy.
- Review and process required paperwork for compliance and accuracy.
- Monitor FMLA eligibility, correspondence, and determinations; track intermittent and unpaid leave usage.
- Stay current on federal and state regulations (FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA) and ensure compliance.
- Support process improvements for efficient leave administration.
- Maintain confidentiality of all employee medical and personal information.
- Assist with HR projects and provide support to HR Operations when leave volume is low.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience administering leaves of absence or related HR functions.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state/local leave laws- Preferred
- Experience in a multi-state organization; familiarity with leave administration software (UKG preferred).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Certification in leave management or benefits administration is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
leave administrationFMLAADAdisability managementcompliance reviewpayroll coordinationdocumentationproblem-solvingmulti-state organization experienceleave management
Soft skills
communicationorganizationalindependent worktime managementconfidentiality
Certifications
leave management certificationbenefits administration certification