Leave & HR Compliance Administrator

Sekisui House US • Denver, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering employee leave programs while ensuring organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. This role serves as a subject matter expert on leave management and HR compliance, supporting employees, managers, and HR leadership by mitigating risk, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring consistent, compliant practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3–5 years of experience administering employee leave programs and employment compliance processes
• Experience working with HRIS systems, leave management platforms, and case management tools
• Experience administering FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess eligibility and interpret policies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service mindset with the ability to handle sensitive employee situations with professionalism
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally (HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and leave regulations, with the ability to apply them in practice

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multi-state leave programs and applying federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA)
• Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators or benefits vendors

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administration of employee leave programs from initiation through return-to-work
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave requests, eligibility, and status updates
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors when applicable
• Track leave usage, intermittent leave, and return-to-work timelines
• Facilitate return-to-work processes, including fitness-for-duty evaluations where required
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and responsibilities
• Provide guidance on ADA accommodations and manage the interactive process
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and Payroll teams to resolve leave-related issues
• Maintain and manage leave tracking systems and HRIS data
• Generate reports on leave status
• Ensure HR practices, policies, and programs comply with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
• Monitor regulatory updates and recommend policy/process changes
• Support compliance with wage and hour laws, employee classification, and recordkeeping requirements
• Manage and coordinate company training related to state-required laws
• Manage internal audit review processes and ensure proper documentation

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included.
• An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level