Corporate Leave Specialist

This position is responsible for administering employee leaves of absence while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

• Facilitate the leave of absence process Company-wide.
• Manages leave from initial notice to return-to-work.
• General guidance and assistance to employees with benefit related questions.
• Maintains communication with employees and managers during leave for smooth return.
• Maintains records of leave with required confidentiality.
• Collaborates with HR, payroll, legal to deliver timely support.
• Generate and distribute reports to functional areas relating to leave of absence.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure service levels are effective.
• Manage extensive phone, email, and case management communications with employees and managers, with the ability to multitask across cases.
• Resolve employee questions and issues in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of work experience and education).
• 2 to 5 years of HR generalist, employee relations, or dedicated leave/absence management experience.
• Experience in administering leave programs.
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state absence laws and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers and HR.
• Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and personal information appropriately.