HR Specialist
About The Position
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The HR Specialist (Leave of Absence) manages the full life cycle of employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with third-party administrators (TPAs) to administer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), workers’ compensation, and other absence programs. The position also supports workers’ compensation claim administration and provides benefits administration backup support for Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in leave laws, and able to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and empathy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 year of leave administration experience - FMLA, PFML, workers’ compensation
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws
- Experience working with TPAs and vendors
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professional, discreet, and customer-focused approach
- Experience with HRIS systems; UKG preferred
Responsibilities
- Administer employee leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA, state leave, PFML, ADA, military, parental, and company-sponsored), serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring accurate and timely processing in HRIS and leave management systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity when handling employee health and personal information.
- Coordinate return-to-work activities, including fitness-for-duty documentation and reasonable accommodation discussions.
- Provide administrative support for workers’ compensation claim management, including claim setup, documentation, and ongoing tracking.
- Attend safety meetings regularly and actively participate in safety programs.
- Maintain accurate records and assist with audits, reporting, and compliance documentation.
- Serve as backup support for benefits administration functions, including enrollments, life event changes, employee inquiries, and invoicing.
- Perform other HR-related duties and projects assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- Employee Discounts on vehicles and service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
