Leave of Absence Administrator

North American Family Institute, Inc. • Stoneham, MA

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • 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 internally across more than 10 states. The position is based out of the Stoneham, Massachusetts office and follows a hybrid Monday–Friday schedule.

The administrator manages leave cases from intake through return-to-work, maintains compliance with changing leave laws across multiple states, and serves as the functional owner for the leave management module in Dayforce HRIS. The role partners with Payroll, Benefits, field HR partners, and program managers to coordinate pay and deductions, accommodations, work restrictions, timelines, and return-to-work tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of dedicated leave administration experience.
• Operational knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and statutory state paid leave programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working 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 to return-to-work.
• Maintain expert-level compliance with diverse and changing leave acts across more than 10 states.
• Serve as the functional owner for the leave management module in the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Partner with the internal Payroll team and Benefits Administrator to ensure 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