Leave Administrator Lead

Job Description Summary

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The Lead Leave Administrator is responsible for managing employee leave programs, workers’ compensation claims, and accommodation requests across multiple states. This role serves as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws, ensuring compliance while providing guidance and support to employees, managers, and HR partners.

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How will you make an impact & Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), state-specific leave programs, military leave, and personal leave.
• Manage complex leave and accommodation cases from initiation through return-to-work.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, partnering with carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor leave and workers’ compensation cases to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, reporting, and workflow management in Workday.
• Conduct audits, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance compliance and employee experience.
• Serve as the primary resource for leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation matters.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, and HRIS teams to ensure effective program administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of leave administration experience.
• 3+ years of workers’ compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, PFML, state leave laws, and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Experience administering leave programs across multiple states.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or similar).
• Experience working with third-party leave and workers’ compensation administrators.
• Proficiency with Workday HRIS.
• Proficient in MS Office.

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Compensation:

$70,379.00

to

$105,569.00

Originally posted on Himalayas