Leave of Absence Administrator

Open NAFI • Stoneham, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North American Family Institute (NAFI), a community-based nonprofit, is seeking a full-time Leave of Absence Administrator to manage employee leaves and accommodation requests across more than 10 states. The position is based out of NAFI’s Stoneham, Massachusetts office and follows a hybrid Monday–Friday schedule.

The administrator manages the full lifecycle of employee leave, from intake through return to work, and maintains compliance with diverse and changing leave laws across multiple states. The role also serves as the functional owner of the leave management module in Dayforce, partners with Payroll and Benefits to support accurate pay and deductions, administers accommodations under the ADA and ADAAA, and collaborates with field HR partners and program managers on timelines, work restrictions, and return-to-work tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of dedicated leave administration experience.
• Operational knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and statutory state paid leave programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nonprofit or human services environment.
• Professional certification such as Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS), PHR, or SHRM-CP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of all leave types internally, from intake through return to work.
• Maintain compliance with diverse and changing leave laws across more than 10 states.
• Serve as the functional owner of the leave management module in the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Partner with the internal Payroll team and Benefits Administrator to support seamless employee pay and accurate deductions.
• Administer the accommodations process in compliance with the ADA and ADAAA.
• Collaborate with field HR partners and program managers on timelines, work restrictions, and return-to-work tracking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with potential employer match.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, home and auto coverage, and a legal plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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