Leave & Disability Specialist

ePlus inc.

10h • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Leave and Disability Specialist, you will administer employee paid and unpaid leaves of absence, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodations, short/long-term disability (S/LTD), Paid Parental Leave (PPL) and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves, ensuring compliance with policy and all federal, state and local leave regulations.
YOUR IMPACT
The essential functions of this position include:

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience administering leave and disability programs.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, leave policies, and related laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and disability carriers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex leave laws and policies clearly.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (UKG a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with Payroll coordination and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of changing legislation and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Maintain eConnect, ePlus’s internal intranet, along with other applicable platforms to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave and disability inquiries.
• Prepare for and facilitate annual training and policy acknowledgement in applicable systems and tools.
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and disability carriers to manage claims, track leave usage, and ensure timely approvals and payments.
• Review, analyze, and maintain accurate leave and disability records; ensure compliance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility, intermittent leave, return-to-work processes, and accommodation.
• Monitor and track leave trends, provide reporting, and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and HR team to ensure accurate leave reporting and payroll coordination.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging leave-related laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Determine communications plan as necessary to the ePlus population.
• Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, wellness, and workforce planning as it relates to leaves and accommodations.

Benefits

• ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program, and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.
• ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees